It’s amazing how seasonings can transform ordinary walnuts to taste like zesty, spicy taco meat.

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When it’s hot outside and hot food seems like it will only intensify the heat, turn to filling raw vegan meals. People aren’t always in the mood for a salad or smoothie, though. That’s completely fine because you can get creative with recipes like this raw vegan walnut “meat.” The recipe only calls for five ingredients and a food processor. Keep in mind that this “meat” contains a simple mix of seasonings, but you can always bring more flavor to the dish if you have a specific flavor preference.

When it comes to making raw walnut “meat,” the important thing is to not blend the walnuts for too long. If you process the walnuts too much, they will turn into a slimy paste, like an early version of walnut butter. The ideal walnut “meat” retains a small amount of crunch from the walnuts. The blended mixture should look like chopped up ground beef.

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The world of plant-based meats continues to evolve, becoming more popular by the day. The problem with plant-based meats is the amount of processing and preservatives they require. Swapping out antibiotic-rich meat for processed, packaged, plant-based meat is not a healthy switch. It’s actually better to choose whole food options that deliver essential nutrients to the body. 

Some people want to eat less meat while others abstain from meat for cruelty-free reasons. More recently, people have informed themselves on the benefits of plant-based eating and the harmful effects of meat-centric diets. According to research studies, people who follow plant-based diets have better heart health, cognitive function, and less inflammation. Compare that with people who consume meat and dairy and experience excess mucus production, hormonal imbalances, and a higher risk of cancer.

What About Vegan Meat Substitutes?

There are many issues with store-bought vegan meat substitutes. Unfortunately, people are under the impression that plant-based meats are healthier than regular meat. In reality, plant-based meat substitutes contain starches, refined flours, added sugars, natural flavors, preservatives, protein isolates, veggie powders, and unhealthy oils. They are not vegetables, and they are not healthy for you. 

Whole food meat alternatives, however, are a completely different story. You can transform myriad vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and even certain fruits into meaty options. Because you are eating real, whole foods, you absorb the beneficial nutrients that they contain. Consume plants instead of the mutated versions of them that are far from their original state! Continue reading to learn about excellent whole food meat alternatives. 

Mushrooms

These meaty fungi are some of the best meat alternatives you can get. You can grill them, roast them, or sauté them, and they retain their texture. Some people grill portobello mushroom caps and use them in place of burger patties. Others roast king oyster mushrooms because they have a thick, edible stalk. In fact, you can marinate these mushrooms and cook them in stews for a great meat substitute. 

Lentils

Whether you want to use them as a ground beef replacement in a pasta sauce or chili, lentils are the answer. They are rich in protein and offer an earthy texture that holds up during the cooking process. The most popular use of lentils is to put them in soup, but you can also season and cook them like taco meat. They cook easily and any variety will get the job done.

Jackfruit

This may be one of the strangest looking fruits you ever see in your life. If you purchase fresh jackfruit (commonly available at ethnic grocery stores), you’ll see that it is an enormous, green gourd-like fruit. The inside is what you’re after, though. The texture of jackfruit, after you cook it, is very similar to that of shredded meat. You can slow cook fresh jackfruit to make vegan pulled pork or vegan carnitas. It is rich in essential fiber and protein, in addition to antioxidants and beneficial vitamins and minerals. 

Cauliflower

The cauliflower wing craze is out of control, but many people love this option because cauliflower is an excellent whole food meat alternative. If you don’t want to bread the cauliflower and make it unhealthy, slice the entire head into thick “steaks.” You can marinate and grill or roast them just like a thick piece of meat. The best part is that they retain some texture, so you can eat them with a knife and fork. Don’t forget that you can make cauliflower rice if you want to reduce your carb intake. 

Walnuts

If you are familiar with our cleanse approved recipe section (click here to view), you know we love walnut meat. You don’t even need to cook walnuts to transform them into meat. You can pulse them in the food processor with an assortment of spices and add them to lettuce leaves. Top them with freshly made salsa and avocado and you’ve got yourself an amazing, plant-based, raw vegan taco. You can also combine walnut meat with cauliflower rice for a healthy burrito bowl. 

Chickpeas

Because of their neutral flavor, chickpeas take on whatever flavor you like. They have a nutty texture that makes them excellent meat substitutes for soups, stews, curries, tacos, or pasta dishes. You can also blend them up and compress them into burger patties. 

It is possible to follow a meat-free diet and still provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs. These are only some of the many whole food meat alternatives that exist. We encourage everyone to always choose whole food options over processed foods, which include plant-based meats. 

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Chef RedBeard teaches us how to make RAW WALNUT TACOS!

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Raw Keto Walnut Tacos! Prep these on your next Taco Tuesday!

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Using raw walnuts as the base for the “meat,” these tacos are absolutely filling, tasty, and they somehow get better with each bite. It seems like a difficult recipe, but it is actually very easy. Honestly, the hardest part of this recipe is not tearing the cabbage leaves when you peel them off the cabbage head. Good luck with that!

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We aren’t trying to steal the attention away from tacos, because they are the social food that turns any frown into a smile. But what about burritos? Don’t they deserve love, too? They are just rolled up and enlarged tacos, right? Think of burritos however you like; we are going to get on with making the recipe.

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This raw walnut meat recipe differs from other raw “meat” recipes that we’ve posted before. When you take a bite of this “meat,” you’ll think that you just sautéed some Italian sausage. It can be stuffed into raw lasagna, tossed with zoodles in a pesto sauce, or mixed in with one of our many raw cheese sauces or dips. We hope you like it as much as we do!

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It’s amazing how seasonings can transform ordinary walnuts to taste like zesty, spicy taco meat. When you take a bite that contains some walnut meat, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, and the bite of red onion, you’ll think that you’re at a little cleanse-approved cantina!

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The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular fad diets in existence. People are attracted to the diet because of the fact that they can eat butter, bacon, and cheese and lose weight. Well, that’s the lazy way to adhere to the keto diet. Is it possible to remain in ketosis while solely eating plant-based foods? We have the answers and some great recipes in this article. 

What Is The Keto Diet?

The keto-diet is an extremely low-carb diet that focuses primarily on fats and protein. The typical breakdown is about 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates. The point of eating on this model is to allow your body to enter into ketosis, whereby it begins burning ketones instead of glucose for energy. Many common benefits include decreased cravings, increased metabolism, improved blood pressure, and an increase in muscle mass.

How Does Eating Fat Help The Body Burn Fat?

Typically, people consume excess carbohydrates and sugars, which the body cannot burn fast enough. The ending result is that fat accumulates in the body, typically around the midsection. You’d think that eating a fat-rich diet would increase fat storage, but when you deprive the body of sugar and carbohydrates, the primary fuel sources, the body adapts and begins burning fat for energy. As the body burns fat, it creates ketones that help to naturally increase metabolism.

We often get asked if people can continue to eat keto on a raw vegan diet, which accompanies all of our cleanses. The majority of the fats have to come from olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and MCT oil, but know that you’ll be eating more carbs than the typical keto-diet calls for. This is due to the fact that vegetables and fruits contain natural carbohydrates. The goal is to swap high-starch vegetables for low-carb options that are rich in fats and proteins. Ultimately, you should be focusing on nutrient dense low-carb foods like:

• Leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens, and chard)
• Non-starchy vegetables (asparagus, carrot, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, & peppers)
• Healthy nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans)
• Seeds (chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, & flax seeds)
• Healthy fats (coconut oil, MCT oil, & olive oil)

To get you going with keto-approved raw vegan recipes, try the recipes below and let us know how you like them.

Keto-Approved Chocolate Chia Pudding

The great thing about using avocados as the base of chocolate pudding is that they are filled with healthy fats and nutrients. This dessert tastes like a rich dark chocolate bar!

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Keto-Approved Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Keep your body in ketosis by staying refreshed with this chocolate avocado smoothie. It’s truly the perfect low-carb breakfast smoothie.

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Keto Approved Hemp Seed Tabbouleh

If you have a hankering for Mediterranean food, this recipe will satisfy that craving. Dressed in a tahini sauce, this tabbouleh is delish!

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Keto-Approved Walnut Meat Tacos

After taking one bite of these 100% raw vegan, keto-approved tacos, you’re going to crave them forever. They’re the perfect filling entree!

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