RAWkin’ Vegan Tacos
Description
These raw vegan tacos are crunchy, satiating, and delicious — leaving you energized and light.
Served in fresh romaine or collard leaves, they’re easy to eat in twos or threes, so you can savor the experience again and again.
Ingredients
Neat Nut Meat
- 1 cup walnuts (pre-soaked overnight)
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp wheat-free tamari or coconut aminos
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (pre-chopped 5 min)
- 1/8 tsp hot pepper (or to taste)
Cashew Cream Twist
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (pre-soaked 10 min)
- Pinch of green stevia or 1 tsp unrefined sweetener
- 1/8 cup water (adjust as needed)
Sassy Salsa
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1–2 garlic cloves (pre-chopped 5 min)
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- Pinch of green stevia or 1 tsp unrefined sweetener
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tsp hot pepper (adjust to taste)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetable Fillers & Shell
- 5–7 large romaine or collard leaves
- Sliced avocado
- Grated carrots
- Sprouts
- Julienned red pepper
- Finely chopped green onions
Instructions
Step 1
Place taco shells (romaine/collard leaves) in an ice bath to keep them crisp.
Step 2
Prepare Walnut Neat Meat: rinse walnuts, then pulse all ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. Avoid overprocessing. Set aside.
Step 3
Prepare Sassy Salsa: process all ingredients until combined. Set aside.
Step 4
Prepare Cashew Cream Twist: blend water first, then all remaining ingredients until smooth.
Step 5
Prep veggies. Remove taco shells from ice bath and pat dry.
Step 6
Assemble tacos: fill shells with walnut mixture, salsa, cream, and veggies. Enjoy — but be ready for a little mess!
Tips and Techniques
- Substitute walnuts with almonds or sunflower seeds (pre-soaked).
- Store soaked nuts in the fridge up to 4 days; blend with water and sweetener for nut milk.
- Always pre-chop garlic and let rest for optimal health compounds.
- Add water first when blending nuts to prevent sticking.
- For crisp taco shells, soak romaine/collard leaves in ice water 10–15 min before serving.
Why I Love My Recipe
I could eat these tacos daily. Unlike traditional tacos that leave me bloated, these raw vegan tacos are energizing, flavorful, and digest light. The four components can be prepped in advance, making this a perfect recipe for batch cooking.
Benefits
- Nuts & seeds → nutrient-dense, packed with healthy fats & protein
- Vegetables → deliver a wide spectrum of vitamins & minerals
- Chia seeds → rich in fiber for gut health
- Garlic → supports cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant functions
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