Ingredients
Directions 9 steps | 30 Minutes
Measure and prep all ingredients.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705602910/recipes/DSC07615_65a96f5dcf274.jpg)
Prepare the vegan meat. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the walnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce, ketchup, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Prepare the vegan meat.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705602952/recipes/DSC07623_65a96f87eac28.jpg)
Pulse to chop walnuts and mushrooms coarsely.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Pulse to chop walnuts and mushrooms coarsely.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705602954/recipes/DSC07624_65a96f8940e53.jpg)
On a nonstick pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the vegan meat for 7-8 minutes until it releases all of the liquid and then becomes dry and slightly golden. Add the remaining olive oil and season with more salt, if desired.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: On a nonstick pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705602986/recipes/DSC07637_65a96fa98107d.jpg)
Prepare the taco filling components. Prepare the refried beans by heating up the refried beans on the stove top. Season the refried beans with cumin and salt.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Prepare the taco filling components.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705603019/recipes/DSC07649_65a96fcaaed49.jpg)
Chop the lettuce.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Chop the lettuce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705603045/recipes/DSC07657_65a96fe4aa4d8.jpg)
Prepare the chipotle sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tahini, Mexican hot sauce, olive oil, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. Set aside.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Prepare the chipotle sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705603065/recipes/DSC07665_65a96ff8315a2.jpg)
Prepare the taco shells. Use tongs to warm the tortillas up on an open gas for a few seconds on each side until slightly charred.
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Prepare the taco shells.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705603095/recipes/DSC07671_65a97016b0e45.jpg)
Assemble the tacos by layering the vegan meat, chopped lettuce, refried beans and finishing it with the chipotle sauce. Serve and enjoy!
![Vegan Tacos Recipe: Assemble the tacos by layering the vegan meat, chopped lettuce, refried beans and finishing it with the chipotle sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1705603129/recipes/DSC07704_65a97038a533a.jpg)
Notes:
- Use tamari for a gluten-free experience.
- Be sure to procure gluten-free corn tortillas for a gluten-free experience.
- Cholula hot sauce pairs particularly well with these tacos.
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