Current obsession...

Lately I've been following the well-known nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder...her recipes are totally delicious, packed with nutrients and so simple to make...works well with my busy life!  One of my favorite recipes is her Mexican Taco Salad...and the walnut "meat" that you make can be used in burritos, tacos or anything else you desire.  It's so tasty!!  I snack on it throughout the day too..

For Salad:

1/2 avocado

2 hearts of romaine (organic if you can source it)

1 tomato, chopped

1/2 red onion, chopped

1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped

2 Tbs lemon juice 

Walnut Meat:

2 cups walnuts 

1 Tbs. cumin

1/2 Tbs. coriander 

2 Tbs. low sodium tamari (I actually use less - about 1 to 1 1/2 tbs.)

1 tsp. chili powder (optional)

Instructions:

For the walnut meat: Put the walnuts in a food processor (or Vitamix) and process until chunky. Scrape the ground nuts into a bowl, and mix in the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and cayenne. Add the tamari and mix again. To save time: just chop the walnuts by hand on a cutting board, and then mix the spices in, then toss in the tamari last. That way you won’t have to clean up the food processor!

Make a quick salsa by mixing the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lemon juice.

Arrange the chopped romaine in your favorite serving bowl and spoon the taco filling on top. I also add green cabbage and a chopped red pepper for extra nutrients...you can really throw in anything you have in your fridge!

Add the salsa and top off with the avocado slices...enjoy!