Carrot Walnut Taco "Meat"

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

• 1 small onion chopped

• 4 cloves of garlic minced

• 2 cups (256g) shredded carrots

• 1/2 cup (75g) bell peppers or other finely chopped vegetables optional

• 3 oz tomato paste

• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (3 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp molasses)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chile powder

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• a generous pinch of all spice

• 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp or more honey

• 3/4 cup (90g) walnuts

Instructions

1. In a food processor, chop the onion and garlic, then set aside.

2. Process the carrots and bell peppers in the food processor until shredded, then set aside. 

3. Process the walnuts in the food processor, then set aside. 

4. Heat oil in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

5. Add peppers and carrots and a good pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

6. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and spices. Mix well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 

7. Add in the walnuts and mix well. Taste and adjust salt, heat, as needed. Cook for another 2 minutes.

8. Mix in lemon and honey to bring to desired consistency and taste.

9. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.