Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa⏱ 50 min total

Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Per 1 serving · 306 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
372
19%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    37% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa (306 g) has 372 calories, with 11 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and Vitamin C (97% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
122cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.9g
Net carbs
26g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein21%
  • Dietary fiber41%
  • Vitamin C97%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Thiamine28%
  • Vitamin B638%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Niacin13%
  • Choline10%
  • Potassium16%
  • Zinc16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower, walnuts, chipotles, chili powder, cumin, and half of the salt until the mixture resembles ground meat. Spread on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, minced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and a third of the lime juice to make the pineapple salsa.

  4. 4

    Mash the avocado with garlic powder, remaining salt, and half of the remaining lime juice.

  5. 5

    Toss the shredded cabbage with remaining lime juice, olive oil, and salt.

  6. 6

    Char the tortillas over an open gas burner until slightly blackened.

  7. 7

    Assemble the tacos by layering the avocado mash, walnut chorizo, drained black beans, pineapple salsa, and cabbage slaw into the charred tortillas. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (306 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A33 μg
4%
Vitamin C88 mg
97%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K25 μg
21%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
38%
Folate (B9)133 μg
33%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline54 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium92 mg
9%
Iron3 mg
41%
Potassium775 mg
16%
Magnesium101 mg
24%
Phosphorus219 mg
31%
Zinc2 mg
16%
Copper1 mg
85%
Manganese2 mg
103%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene29 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene362 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene2 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats14 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose8 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 33 g—
Total omega 611 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 372 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 71min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 45min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 31min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 52min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa?

One serving of Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa (1 serving) has 372 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa?

746 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Vegan Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa?

14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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