Mushroom and Chile Tacos

Name: Mushroom and Chile Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 fresh poblano or pasilla chile, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch-wide strips; 1 medium Roma tomato, medium dice; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 8 (5-1/2-inch) corn tortillas, warmed; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced; Pickled Jalapeños or Pickled Red Onions (see Game Plan note); Lime wedges

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8 tacos Easy

Total: 15 mins Active: 15 mins

8 Ratings

Ingredients (16)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 fresh poblano or pasilla chile, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 medium Roma tomato, medium dice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
8 (5-1/2-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Optional garnishes:

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
Pickled Jalapeños or Pickled Red Onions (see Game Plan note)
Lime wedges

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Nutritional Information

Calories148
Fat8.27g
Saturated fat1.77g
Trans fat0.08g
Carbs16.51g
Fiber4.21g
Sugar1.76g
Protein4.52g
Cholesterol5.26mg
Sodium259.32mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (8 servings) Powered by

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These flavorful vegetarian tacos are filled with savory mushrooms, spicy poblano peppers, and sweet onions. A variety of garnishes make this a fun hands-on meal.

What to buy: Queso fresco is a mild white cheese that doesn’t melt when heated. It can be found in the refrigerated cheese case of most grocery stores or at specialty cheese shops or Latin markets.

Game plan: You’ll need to make the Pickled Jalapeños or Pickled Red Onions before you begin, if using.

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Instructions

1Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add cumin and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chile, onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and cook until onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
2Add mushrooms and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender, about 6 minutes.
3Remove the pan from heat and stir in tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide mixture among tortillas and serve with optional garnishes.

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