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Vegan Pecan Al Pastor Tacos

Yield: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes

By American Pecan Promotion Board

Vegan Pecan Al Pastor Tacos

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chopped pecans 
  • 8 dried guajillo peppers 
  • 8 cloves garlic minced 
  • 7 oz. chipotle peppers in adobo (1 can) 
  • 1 tbsp. sugar salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings and Garnishes:
  • Cilantro Onion Lime Pineapple Served on 6" flour or corn tortillas

Preparation

  1. Soak pecans in a bowl, covered with boiling water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for softer texture)
  2. Drain pecans and put them into a food processor and pulse until you have meat like crumbles. (Be careful not to over process or you will end up with pecan butter)
  3. Chop onions, garlic, and guajillo peppers very fine
  4. Add oil to a skillet and sauté your onions until transparent (about 2-3 minutes)
  5. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute
  6. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine
  7. Add in chipotle peppers in adobe and cook for 1 more minute
  8. Add in the crumbled pecans and stir very well to combine
  9. Remove from heat and serve on top of tortilla
  10. Top with cilantro, onion, lime and pineapple