Chipotle Mushroom Tacos! A fun and low-key twist on a perfect busy weeknight meal that is sure to get those tastebuds tingling.
Simple and healthy, these crazy delicious Chipotle Mushroom Tacos are all that with their smoky, aromatic seasoning and hearty, “meaty” texture. Serve on a warm corn or flour tortilla and top with refreshing Pico de gallo, zesty cilantro, and creamy avocado. An easy dinner that the whole family will love.
Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.
Hi there, Ameera here!
OK, so you know me, I have never been a huge mushroom fan, but these lovelies totally won me over. I freakin’ loved them. They are so tasty.
Mom has been raving about BarTaco’s mushroom tacos ever since she had them in Stamford while visiting Chris, Katie, Charlotte, and Emily. She went on and on and on about how yummy they were and was bound determined to try to recreate them into a Whole Food Plant Based recipe.
And boy am I glad she did. Dad loved them too. He ate his mushrooms al natural without the taco shell/tortillas. He said he enjoyed them without all the trimmings.
If you are a mushroom fan and love tacos, then this recipe is right up your alley. Super easy to make too. We made an easy Pico de gallo recipe to go with this recipe. We think it totally makes these tacos shine even more. Then top with some creamy avocado chunks and you are in taco heaven!
You gotta give this one a try!
Tips for Success:
- Mushrooms: You can pretty much use your favorite mushrooms in this dish. We used Baby Bellas because they are a hearty mushroom with great flavor.
- Mushrooms Broth: When the mushrooms are sautéing with the tamari, they will release their moisture. You want to sauté them to reduce, but there should still be some mushroom “juice” in the skillet when you add the tomato paste and garlic, then all the remaining ingredients. The end result should be mushrooms with a small amount of chipotle mushroom sauce.
- Slicing the Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms on the thicker side as they will reduce when sautéing them.
- Pico de gallo: Cilantro measurement is after the cilantro has been chopped, and grape tomato measurement is after the tomatoes have been diced.
Leftovers and Freezing:
Leftovers will generally keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a covered container. Reheating can be done on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
The mushrooms can be frozen; however, it is best if served immediately after making or after refrigerating leftovers.
Pantry Products Used:
- Tamari: We used San J Tamari Soy Sauce, Gluten Free, Reduced Sodium. You can substitute the tamari with reduced sodium soy sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Braggs Coconut Liquid Aminos.
- Chili Powder: We used Penzeys Regular Chili Powder. It has great flavor, with a tiny kick that is not overwhelming. Feel free to use your favorite chili powder, just be sure to select a mild one and not one that has a lot of heat to it.
Kitchen Products Used:
- Large ceramic/enamel lined Dutch oven, skillet, or similar large skillet with a tight-fitting lid
We certainly hope you give this deliciousness a try.
If you try these tasty tacos, we would love to know if you enjoy it as much as we do! Please leave us a review! Post a picture on Facebook or Instagram and tag us! We would love to hear from you.
PrintChipotle Mushroom Tacos
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes (+Rest Time)
- Yield: About 10 Tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Simple and healthy, these crazy delicious Chipotle Mushroom Tacos are all that with their smoky, aromatic seasoning and hearty, “meaty” texture.
Ingredients
Taco Base Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Baby Bella mushrooms, thick slice *
- 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
Taco Herb/Spice Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Other Taco Ingredients:
- Tortillas
Optional Taco Toppings:
- Pico de gallo (recipe below)
- Freshly chopped cilantro
- Chopped avocados
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, fine dice
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, diced (or tomato of choice)
- ½ white onions, fine dice
- ½ cup cilantro, packed, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
Taco Instructions
- Place the Herb/Spice Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel lined skillet, Dutch oven, or non-stick skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and tamari, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes to allow the mushrooms to release their moisture into the pan.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic, stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Then add the lime juice and the Herb/Spice Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate and sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the stove, cover for several minutes to allow the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.
- Serve with tortillas, topped with Pico de gallo, chopped, avocadoes and freshly chopped cilantro.
Easy Pico de Gallo Instructions:
- Place all the ingredients for the Easy Pico de gallo in a bowl, stir to combine.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: Enough for 12 tacos
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Oh yeah! And I don’t have to share, ’cause the hubbie doesn’t like mushrooms, LOL.
These are so delicious! I made them right after lunch. And you are so right about leaving them to sit. They really need to soak up the flavours. Seriously good. Going onto my salad tomorrow with the Vegan Chipotle ranch dressing.
Hi there Sandra 🙂
We totally laughed on your review. Glad you didn’t have to share! We are SUPER excited you enjoyed this recipe. We appreciate you sharing your wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write.
-Ameera and Robin 🙂
Can you tell me if its romain lettuce that’s bedded in the taco ?
Hi there Jovelle 🙂
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. Yes, we used shredded romaine lettuce. Shredded Iceburg lettuce would be delicious as well.
-Ameera and Robin 🙂
How can I use chipotle in a can instead of the powder??
Hi there Griselda 🙂
Thank you for your question. We have no found chipotle in a can that does NOT have oil. They all seem to be oil-packed and since we subscribe to a WFPB diet, we cannot use oil. If you can find canned chipotle without oil, we would love to know the brand.
-Ameera and Robin
There are some nights that a quick and easy dinner is just what we need. These tacos were full of flavor and so easy to prepare. Here were no leftovers, what else needs to be said? Thank you!
Hi there Susan,
WOOO HOOO!!! We are thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for taking time to leave us an awesome review. We sincerely appreciate it.
-Ameera and Robin
made this last night, it was incredible!
Hi there Annette,
YAYYYY!!! We are thrilled that you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the awesome review of this recipe.
-Ameera and Robin
The flavor of these tacos was OUTSTANDING and I easily could have eaten all of it at one sitting. I only had a 10oz package of mushrooms so I threw in some halved cherry tomatoes and a couple of handfuls of chickpeas (I cook a pound of chickpeas at a time in the instant pot and keep them in a bag in the freezer) to make it a little more filling and there was plenty of flavor to spare even without the Pico De Gallo sauce. Thank you for another winner!
Hi there Barbara,
WOO HOOOO!!! We are so happy that you gave these tacos a try and enjoyed them. We appreciate you taking time to leave us an awesome review.
Thank you!
-Ameera and Robin