Vegan Ground Not-Meat

Ingredients

• Base ingredients:
• 1½ cups raw walnuts, soaked for 4–8 hours
• 1 medium head cauliflower, about 1 pound, chopped or processed to the size of cooked rice
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated or processed to resemble cauliflower rice
• 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped or processed finely
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound portobello mushrooms, chopped or processed coarsely
• Herbs & Spices:
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 2 teaspoons garlic granules
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste (optional)