Daniel Fast-Walnut Meat Burritos!

Recipe From: jessicainthekitchen.com

Ingredients

VEGAN WALNUT MEAT

• 1 cup raw walnuts, soaked overnight or in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drained

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1/2 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke or just more soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, about 1 can

SEASONED RICE

• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

• about 1/4 teaspoon each of paprika, salt and pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste or 1 tablespoon tomato sauce

VEGAN BURRITOS

• 8 large burrito wraps ( I used spinach GF wraps or cauliflower tortillas)

• 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo, homemade or storebought

• 1 cup guacamole, homemade or storebought

• 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan cheese

• 2 cups lettuce, shredded or chopped or julienned

• hot sauce or diced jalapenos

• 1/2 cup lime crema or vegan sour cream or spicy mayo, or your sauce of choice + juice of a lime

Instructions 

VEGAN WALNUT MEAT

• In a food processor, add the drained walnuts, 1 tablespoon of oil and the 2 tablespoons of water and pulse about 10 to 20 times until it is ground down into a kind of mince.
  

• In a pan over medium heat, add the last tablespoon of oil. When hot, add in the onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in the walnut meat, stir to combine, and then add in the soy sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt and ground black pepper. Add in the black beans, stir, and allow to saute for another 5 minutes. Taste and add more seasonings if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
  

SEASONED RICE

• In a separate bowl, add the tomato paste/sauce, paprika, salt and pepper to the warm rice. Stir to combine and set aside.

VEGAN BURRITOS

• Heat the pan over medium heat one more time. Place a wrap in the heat for about 15 seconds on each side to heat up. Or, microwave the wrap for about 15 seconds. This helps to make the wrap more flexible and less likely to tear. Set on a plate or board to assemble.
  

• Divide the ingredients equally between your wraps. Assemble the ingredients around in a line so it's easy to remember what to add.
  

• Layer them:
  
  Burritos
  
  Seasoned Rice
  
  Walnut Meat (or crumbled veggie burgers)
  
  Lettuce
  
  Cheese
  
  Salsa
  
  Guac
  
  Hot Sauce/Jalapenos
  
  Lime Crema

• Place the ingredients in a narrow line, and position your hands so that they are on either side of that line. Then fold the burrito in on the sides of the line, tucking it in, then rolling up the bottom flap of the burrito, rolling away from you. Slowly tuck and wrap, wrapping tightly over the filling, until fully rolled up. Wrap up, cut in half, and enjoy! You can also serve the ranch dressing on the side.
  

• Heat back up the pan over medium heat and lightly oil. Back in the pan, place the burrito seam down, and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the wrap is fully sealed and the burrito is golden brown. Flip, and do the other side for 2 minutes.

• Repeat the same for all the burritos. Slice the burrito in half, wrap in foil (optional), and enjoy!