Vegan Pecan Al Pastor Tacos
By: American Pecan Promotion Board
Serving Size: 4-6
Cook Time: 35 Minutes Prep 10 Minutes Cook
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
Process:
- Soak pecans in a bowl, covered with boiling water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for softer texture)
- 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)
- Chop onions, garlic, and guajillo peppers very fine
- Add oil to a skillet and sauté your onions until transparent (about 2-3 minutes)
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine
- Add in chipotle peppers in adobe and cook for 1 more minute
- Add in the crumbled pecans and stir very well to combine
- Remove from heat and serve on top of tortilla
- Top with cilantro, onion, lime and pineapple