Description
These Mushroom Tacos are a flavorful and hearty vegetarian meal featuring sautéed mushrooms seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, crumbled feta cheese, and creamy avocado slices, this recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy a plant-based taco option perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Mushroom Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Assembly
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the vegetables.
- Sauté onions: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent, building the flavor base.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, careful not to burn it for a fragrant aroma.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms, stirring to coat them with the oil and onions, then cook for 7-8 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
- Season mushrooms: Sprinkle ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mushrooms and stir well.
- Simmer with spices: Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to let the spices blend and the mushrooms become tender.
- Add lime juice: Stir in the lime juice to add brightness and tang to the mushroom mixture.
- Warm tortillas: While mushrooms cook, warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and slightly toasted.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the seasoned mushroom filling onto each warmed tortilla evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro, then add crumbled feta cheese and finish with sliced avocado on each taco.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra lime wedges or your favorite salsa for additional flavor.
Notes
- Use a mix of your favorite mushrooms such as cremini, button, or shiitake for more flavor and texture.
- To make the tacos vegan, substitute feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative or omit it entirely.
- Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft and pliable and prevent cracking.
- Add extra heat by including diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper in the mushroom mixture.
- These mushroom tacos pair well with a side of black beans or Mexican rice for a complete meal.
