Chorizo

Servings: 4 | 20 minutes | 550 kcal

Vegan chorizo was first created in the United States as a vegan alternative to traditional pork-based chorizo. The vegan chorizo is typically made with walnuts, black beans, and spices to give it a similar flavor and texture to the traditional pork chorizo.

This vegan chorizo has become a staple of vegan Mexican dishes and is a great way to add flavor and texture to any dish.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 can black beans
1 cup walnuts
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the black beans and walnuts to the skillet and cook until the walnuts are toasted, about 5 minutes.
Add the nutritional yeast, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until everything is combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Serve the vegan chorizo with tacos, burritos, or over rice.