Mushroom Tacos Two Ways
These two-way mushroom tacos are a game-changer. For our Tex Mex BBQ version, we’re coating the mushrooms in BBQ sauce and chipotle for a smoky, spicy kick. It’s all about that deep, rich flavour that pairs perfectly with fresh toppings. Then, for our Citrus Spice tacos, we’re using the same mushrooms but with a bright, zesty spice blend that highlights their natural umami. Check out both recipes below!
Serves
Ingredients
For the Tex Mex BBQ Mushroom Tacos
<item-todo-done>2 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>400g king oyster mushrooms<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>200g BBQ sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp chipotle paste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp liquid smoke<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done>
To Serve
<item-todo-done>6 corn tortillas<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> small lettuce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 large avocado<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> pickled red onion<item-todo-done>
For the Citrus Spice Mushroom Tacos
<item-todo-done>2 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>400g king oyster mushrooms<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>20g smoky mexican seasoning<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>20g plant-based chicken seasoning<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> salt and pepper to taste<item-todo-done>
To Serve
<item-todo-done>6 corn tortillas<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> small lettuce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 large avocado<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> pickled red onion<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Frying pan | Saucepan | Oven preheated to 180*C | 2 baking trays lined with parchment paper
Prepare the Tex Mex BBQ Mushroom Filling
- Quarter, core and shred the lettuce. Halve, destone and smash the avocado. Quarter the lime.
- Add the bbq sauce, chipotle paste, liquid smoke and little salt and pepper to a pan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir for 2- 3 minutes until the sauce has started to thicken slightly
- Roughly rip the mushrooms into 2cm thick strips. Warm the olive oil in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom to the pan with a little salt and pepper and fry for 5-6 minutes. Add the bbq sauce, chipotle paste, liquid smoke and the juice of a lime to the pan and stir for 3-4 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce (stir in a little sugar here if you desire a touch more sweetness)
Prepare the corn tortillas for the Tex Mex Tacos:
- Warm a dry frying pan over medium heat. Throw a couple of tacos in the pan and warm on each side for around 15-seconds. Transfer the tacos to a plate and cover with a clean tea towel. Repeat until all the tacos are warmed through
- Quarter the remaining lime (this is for squeezing over the tacos). Transfer the Tex Mex BBQ Mushrooms to a bowl. Take the mushrooms, tortillas, lettuce, smashed avocado and limes to the table. Encourage your guests to build their own tacos with the pickled red onion and tuck in!
Prepare the Citrus Spice Mushroom Taco Filling:
- Cut the caps off the mushrooms and cut into 1/2 cm thick slices. Pull the stems of the mushrooms apart - ripping them into approx 1cm thick shreds | Put the mushrooms in a mixing bowl, drizzle over the olive oil, sprinkle over the Mexican seasoning, chicken seasoning and a little salt and pepper. Stir everything together to coat, transfer the contents of the bowl the baking trays and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time
- Quarter, core and shred the lettuce. Halve, destone and smash the avocado. Quarter the lime
Prepare the corn tortillas for the Citrus Spice Mushroom Tacos
- Warm a dry frying pan over medium heat. Throw a couple of tacos in the pan and warm on each side for around 15-seconds. Transfer the tacos to a plate and cover with a clean tea towel. Repeat until all the tacos are warmed through
- Quarter the remaining lime (this is for squeezing over the tacos). Take the mushrooms out of the oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Take the mushrooms, tortillas, avocado, lettuce, limes and pickled red onion to the table. Build your tacos and tuck in!