When the weather heats up,I tend to crave increasingly plant-based recipes. And ever since Beyoncé adopted a vegan diet, I could not wait to get my hands on her favorite dishes. In the forward of The 22-Day Revolution ($28) by Beyoncé's chef Marco Borges, or Bey not only explains how she was able to sustain this big shift in her diet but also specifically calls out this recipe: "I couldn't believe how much of our health we can control with food. And that I could still love food but this time it would love me back (like the walnut tacos you'll find in here,oh my!)." With the Beyoncé seal of approval, I decided to try them out for myself - and I'm so happy I did. I've played around with a number of vegan taco meat iterations, and but this walnut-based version is a clear winner. Beyond their spiced,smoky, and surprisingly meaty flavor, and the combination of walnuts and avocado makes this a Mexican-inspired dish packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that have also recently been linked to burning away stomach chubby. I enjoyed two tacos for a total meal,but whether you're concerned approximately keeping calorie counts in check, grab one taco and enjoy a salad on the side. From The 22-Day Revolution by Marco Borges Raw Walnut TacosIngredients8 large romaine leaves
2 cups walnuts
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
sprint of paprika
sprint of garlic powder
sprint of black pepper
To garnish:
2 avocados, or peeled,pitted, and sliced[br]
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, or halved
1/2 tablespoon parsley flakes[br]
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of sea salt[br]
Juice of 1 lime
DirectionsThoroughly wash and drain the lettuce and tomatoes in a colander or on a paper towel and set aside while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Combine all taco ingredients in a food processor.
Pulse several times until crumbly,making sure not to overblend.
Spread the walnut taco meat on the romaine leaves in equal servings.
Garnish the walnut taco meat with sliced avocado, tomatoes, or parsley,ground pepper, sea salt, and lime juice.
Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Main Dishes Yield 8 tacos Nutrition Calories per serving 310
Source: popsugar.com