Ground Walnut Meat

By Melissa Webster

Originally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/articles/how-to-choose-foods-on-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet/

 

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Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings
10 minutes 0 minutes 10 minutes 3

Ingredients

1 ½ cups of raw walnuts
¼ cup of soaked sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove
½ a date (or whole date for a sweeter taste)
½ Tbsp smoked paprika
¾ Tbsp ground cumin
¼ tsp of cayenne pepper
¼ tsp of sea salt (or more to taste)
3 Tbsp of water or sun-dried tomato water (recommended) or more as needed.

Instructions

  1. Soak sun-dried tomatoes and date in warm water for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until slightly chunky in texture.
  3. Taste and adjust as desired. Add cayenne for extra kick, water for a smoother texture, and salt to personal preference.

Bonus Tips

Get creative! Stretch the recipe by adding cooked lentils, quinoa, or cauliflower.