These delicious Loaded Taco Fries are so satisfying! They are much healthier than the traditional version. The homemade fries are baked to perfection, then they are topped with lentil walnut “meat”, chopped bell peppers, cilantro and pumpkin “cheese sauce”!

I have been wanting to do this dish for my website for a very long time but I was just waiting for the right time when I was in the mood to prepare the different steps. This recipe is similar to my One Pot Taco Spaghetti recipe, except the beauty of the recipe for the One Pot Spaghetti is that it is all done in one pot!

How To Make Loaded Taco Fries

Make the taco style crumbles using lentils and walnuts. I cooked the lentils in water until soft, I transferred the lentil into a food processor along with walnuts and process until still crumbly. Cook lentil walnut meat mixture with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Make a pumpkin “cheese” sauce using a high-speed blender. Make the fries from scratch or use store bought if you want to save some time. You can leave the skin on the potato for added nutritional value.

Benefits Of Pumpkin Seeds

I chose to do a pumpkin seed cheese sauce this time. Pumpkin seeds have so many nutritional benefits that I wanted to take advantage of. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, I recommend that you substitute soaked cashews instead. Some of the benefits of pumpkin seeds are:

Magnesium – pumpkin seeds contain magnesium, which is great for maintaining normal blood pressure and preventing heart attacks. Zinc – pumpkin seeds contain a rich source of zinc, which is great for building a strong immune system, preventing colds, flu, and depression. Omega 3 Fatty acids- pumpkin seeds contain an excellent amount of omega 3 fatty acids which are great to reduce inflammation in the body. Protect against Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, depression. Prostate Health – pumpkin seeds are excellent in preventing and treating prostate cancer in men. Tryptophan – pumpkin seeds are a great source of tryptophan, an amino acid that converts into serotonin, then melatonin, a hormone that is beneficial for a restful sleep.

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