Vegan Chorizo

Name: Vegan Chorizo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts (or pecans); 1 cup cooked lentils (or sub-cooked black beans, or use 1 cup more walnuts for a low-carb version); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder ( or 1 garlic clove); 1 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme); optional: ½ teaspoon ground chipotle (or sub cayenne), more to taste; optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons water, and more to desired consistency

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

This simple plant-based, vegan Chorizo recipe is incredibly easy to make at home! Made with ground walnuts, lentils, and savory Mexican spices, perfect for tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, or breakfast bowls. Make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for busy weeknights, or freeze for later! No soy!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:39:42 GMT