Loaded Tacos, Walnut Mince & Apple Wasabi Slaw

Name: Loaded Tacos, Walnut Mince & Apple Wasabi Slaw
Yield: Makes 4–6 loaded taco shells, serves 2–4
Ingredients: coriander (cilantro); cherry tomatoes (optional); ½ red cabbage; 4–6 good-quality, shop-bought taco shells or tortillas; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 red apple, cut in half and cored; 1 tablespoon fajita spice mix or taco spice; olive oil, for frying; 220 g (8 oz / 1 cup) walnuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon wasabi paste; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 150 g (5 oz / ¾ cup) quinoa; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato purée (paste); dollop of Cashew Yoghurt, or any plant yoghurt; lime wedges

Preparation info

Makes 4–6 loaded taco shells, serves
2–4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Happy Vegan Food

By Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Published 2022

About

Tacos have been a firm favourite in our household for a long time. I also know that they bring an element to familiarity to the table, along with comfort. This is my ‘when in doubt’ recipe, which is especially for clients or dinner guests who are weary of plant-based foods.

Ingredients

4–6 good-quality, shop-bought taco shells or tortillas

Dinner
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6).

Cook the quinoa following the packet instructions and set aside.

Slaw

Start the slaw. Thinly slice the red cabbage and apple on a mandolin or grater and add to a bowl. Add the rest of the ing