Mushroom Tacos

Mushroom Tacos

Get all the umami-rich deliciousness with these easy tacos made with portobello mushrooms.
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  • Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Gather the ingredients.
  2. Step 2

    Cut the portobello mushroom caps into 1/2-inch-thick slices and reserve in a medium-sized bowl. Discard the stems.
  3. Step 3

    Blend the water, lime juice, oregano, and achiote paste in a small bowl. Add the blended ingredients to the mushrooms, toss well to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and the cilantro. Reserve to garnish finished tacos.
  5. Step 5

    Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, remove the mushrooms from the marinade and add to the skillet with a large pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they deepen in color and become tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  6. Step 6

    Add the pumpkin seeds to the warm pan and toast until they turn golden brown and release their scent. Remove seeds from pan and reserve.
  7. Step 7

    If you do not have a comal, wash and dry the cast-iron pan and heat it again without oil. Heat the tortillas over medium-high heat just until soft and flexible, about a minute on each side.
  8. Step 8

    Fill each tortilla with a few slices of mushroom, onion, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with salsa and wedges of lime.