Chorizo-flavored walnut meat
* Plus 30 minutes of hydration
This chorizo-flavored walnut meat is a great plant-based alternative for making dishes such as nachos, burritos, pizza, tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, empanadillas and wraps, among others.
This is one of the easiest ways to make vegan chorizo: a crumbled chorizo with a delicious tender, slightly crunchy texture. This, together with its smoky, mildly spicy and versatile flavor, makes it absolutely irresistible.
What's more, since this meat is made with sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts, we benefit from all the properties of these ingredients while getting all the flavor of chorizo in a light, healthy version that respects animals and the environment.
As for its nutritional properties, this chorizo-flavored walnut meat is cholesterol-free and rich in lecithin, polyphenols, fiber, protein, lycopene, flavonoids, antioxidants, essential oils, alliin, omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids; vitamins A, C, E, K and B-group vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9 or folic acid); boron, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.
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- Step 1Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 30 minutes to hydrate them. After this time, drain and set aside.
- Step 2Wash the mushrooms, drain them and cut them into small pieces with a knife. Place them in a food processor and press a couple of times until obtain very small pieces, taking care not to process it too much. When the mushrooms are chopped, put them in a bowl and set aside.
- Step 3Put the walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and spices in the food processor and press 3 times, until obtain a granulated texture. Set aside.
- Step 4In a large pan, put the oil to heat over medium heat and, when it is warm, add the chopped mushrooms, sauté them add half of the salt and cook until they start to release water. (about 5 minutes, approximately).
- Step 5Add the walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and spices mixture to the pan, add the rest of the salt and stir carefully until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly and checking that the mixture does not burn. After this time, remove from the heat and serve.