Walnut Meat
This walnut meat crumble is a healthy whole food, plant-based vegan substitute for ground beef. It's also gluten-free, soy-free, Daniel Fast approved, and perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 8
Calories: 111kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cauliflower (13-ounce weight, about one small head of cauliflower)
- 4 cups mushrooms (6-ounce weight, cremini/baby bella or white button)
- ¾ cup raw walnuts
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos (or 1 Tbsp regular aminos)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 177°C).
- Pulse walnuts in a food processor and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Roughly chop mushrooms and add them to the food processor. Pulse the mushrooms and add to the same mixing bowl.
- Finally, roughly chop cauliflower and add them to the food processor. Pulse the cauliflower and scrape down the sides, if necessary. Add processed cauliflower to the mixing bowl.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder and coconut aminos to the mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Evenly spread the walnut meat mixture onto a parchment-lined or silicone mat baking sheet.
- Place in the 350°F (or 177°C) oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. About 15 to 20 minutes into baking, use a spatula to carefully turn or stir the mixture, and continue baking for the remainder of the time.
- Remove from oven, stir and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- This recipe makes about 4 cups of cooked walnut meat.
Notes
For Italian-inspired meals, add Italian seasoning and fennel seeds to this walnut meat to create Spaghetti with Vegan Meatballs, Green Lentil Bolognese, or Vegan Lasagna.
This vegan meat crumble works great in Southwest-inspired meals. Add in some dried cumin or chili powder for our Veggie Chili recipe, Refried Beans Tostadas, or Vegan Black Bean Tacos.
Leftover vegan walnut meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
