Okay, so every so often I go on a raw food diet to cleanse my body and improve my health. Today is one of those days. Actually, I’ll be eating raw for at least a week or more. This is one of the easiest “raw” recipes I have and it’s based on a recipe I found in the book Rawsome Recipes by Robyn Boyd.In her recipe she uses cashews, which I am sure makes it even more yummy, but almonds are less fattening and just better for you.

Melissa’s Mostly Raw Taco Filling

2 cups raw almonds

2 cups fresh salsa (or if you don’t have fresh just use your favorite jarred salsa)

In a food processor, grind the almonds finely, but don’t turn it into almond butter. Add salsa and blend until combined.

So that’s the “meat” for your tacos. I usually double the recipe. My family – including the kids – love this recipe!

Now, you could go totally raw and use lettuce leaves as your “taco shells,” and I have done that. My favorite way to eat them, however, is in a lightly sauteed fresh corn tortilla.

Topping Ideas: shredded lettuce, sliced avocado or fresh guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, black beans, whole kernel corn, or any of your favorite taco toppings.

I served my tacos with a fresh Tomato, Black Bean, and Corn salad and sliced avocado. Makes a good topping, too!

I hope you'll join the conversation!

There's 2 comments on Melissa’s Mostly Raw Tacos so far.

1. Holly

   October 28, 2012 at 4:44 pm (202 days ago)

   Those look delish! I never thought about using ground almonds as a meat sub for tacos!
   Holly´s last [type] ..Things I Love: Part 2 (Pinterest Mode)

2. Melissa Ringstaff

   October 29, 2012 at 10:13 am (201 days ago)

   Holly, I can’t say it tastes like ground beef, but the flavor is really good!

Let’s Chat... I’d love to get to know you better!

Click here to cancel reply.

Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting.