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Mushroom Chorizo Tacos

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos are a quick and delicious taco recipe that is easy to make with very few ingredients; you won't believe how tasty they are!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

CHORZIO MUSHROOM TACO MEAT 

  • 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms or mushrooms of choice
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes not in oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons adobo sauce not the peppers; just the sauce from the can
  • ¼ cup water for cooking

TOSTADOS/TOPPINGS

AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

  • 1 avocado skin and pit removed
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 generous handful of cilantro ½ cup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

2 OPTIONS FOR HEATING TORTILLAS

    OPTION 1

    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
    • Place tortillas on a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper
    • Make sure tortillas are not touching each other
    • Cook for 5 minutes on each side
    • *Variation: For a firmer corn tortilla (a tostada), cook for 10 minutes on each side. 

    OPTION 2

    • Place individual tortillas in a large skillet (you do not need oil)
    • Cook on medium-low for 5 minutes on each side

    MUSHROOM "CHORIZO" MEAT

    • Boil 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave or on a stovetop in a pan
    • Once boiled, add sun-dried tomatoes, and let sit for 10 minutes
    • Drain water
    • Add all "meat" ingredients (except ¼ cup water in the ingredients list), including rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
    • Turn the food processor on high until you achieve a meaty texture; DO NOT OVER BLEND; the texture should be crumbly
    • Pour contents into a non-stick skillet; cook on medium-low heat
    • Add ¼ cup  water once meat begins to brown and stick to the pan
    • Heat until browned and heated through; about 15 minutes
    • *Variation: You can cook this "meat" later and store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

    AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

    • Place all ingredients in a small blender.
    • Blend until smooth
    • I put the sauce into a squeeze bottle to make drizzling easy.
    • The sauce will last in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

    SERVE

    • Cook tortillas
    • Place each tortilla on a plate
    • Add warmed taco meat
    • Add pico de gallo
    • Add chopped cilantro
    • Add a dollop of guacamole
    • Drizzle with avocado cream sauce
    • Pick up and devour

    Notes

    FOOD PREP TIP

    In reality, if you plan as I do, you can make this taco meat in advance and heat it when it's time to eat.  Moreover, the pico de gallo can be made ahead, saving time when preparing dinner.  Additionally, the avocado cilantro cream sauce lasts for 7 days refrigerated, which means you can use it on various recipes throughout the week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1732mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg