Pulled Aubergine Tacos
Mushroom and aubergine are both really versatile vegetables with so much meaty potential if prepared right. We've combined the two to make a succulent and delicious taco filling that you and your dinner guests will want to taco 'bout for years to come (sorry not sorry!).
Serves
Ingredients
For the filling
<item-todo-done>2 tsp smoked paprika<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 tbsp harissa paste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp brown rice miso paste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>300g king oyster mushrooms<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 x 400g can x 400g can(s) of chopped tomatoes<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>250ml boiling water<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 garlic cloves<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 vegetable stock pot<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Salt & pepper to taste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> salt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 onion<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> olive oil<item-todo-done>
For the tacos
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For the tomato salsa
<item-todo-done> Bunch of coriander<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>5 medium tomatoes<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ red onion<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 garlic clove<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done>
To serve
<item-todo-done>100g grated plant-based cheese<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 handful of chopped coriander<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 lime<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Baking Tray | Large Saucepan
Make the filling
- Slice the aubergines in half lengthways and place onto a large baking tray
- Drizzle with olive oil and a good pinch of salt before roasting for 30 minutes until soft
- Pull the mushrooms apart with your hands and place onto a separate baking tray, sprinkle with the paprika and drizzle with olive oil and salt
- Mix well and cook for 30 minutes until soft
While the mushrooms and aubergines are cooking, make the sauce
- Peel and dice the onions and garlic
- Place a large heavy bottom saucepan over a medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil
- Once warm, add the diced onion, garlic and a pinch of salt
- Mix well and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the onions turn soft
- At this point, add the chopped tomatoes, harissa paste, miso paste, stock pot and boiling water
- Bring to the boil before reducing the temperature and leaving to simmer for 15-20 minutes
Make the tomato salsa
- Slice the tomatoes and coriander into small pieces
- Peel and very finely dice the onion and garlic
- Place the tomato, onion, garlic, the juice of 1 lime, coriander and a good pinch of salt
- Mix well, taste and season
Finish the filling
- Once the aubergines are cooked, remove them from the oven and pull the flesh apart using a fork
- Add the pulled flesh to the sauce, along with the cooked mushrooms
- Mix well so everything is combined
Time to serve
- Cook the tortillas according to instructions on the packet
- Serve the tacos on a serving plate, with the filling in a large bowl, tomato salsa, plant-based cheese and some extra lime wedges to squeeze over the top