Vegan Carne Asada Tacos
Vegan Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
For the Vegan Carne Asada
- 1 pound king oyster mushrooms, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for cooking
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
- as needed salsa verde
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed for guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms by slicing them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick pieces. This will give them a steak-like texture once cooked.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a shallow dish or large resealable bag, combine the orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the sliced king oyster mushrooms to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While the mushrooms are marinating, prepare your toppings: finely dice the red onion, chop the fresh cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges. If using, slice or mash the avocado.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushrooms in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until deeply browned and slightly crispy, resembling carne asada.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the mushrooms are cooking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel, or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side until pliable and warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Assemble your tacos: fill each warm tortilla with a generous portion of the cooked vegan carne asada. Top with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, a dollop of salsa verde, and sliced avocado if desired. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min
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Vegan Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
For the Vegan Carne Asada
- 1 pound king oyster mushrooms, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for cooking
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
- as needed salsa verde
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed for guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms by slicing them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick pieces. This will give them a steak-like texture once cooked.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a shallow dish or large resealable bag, combine the orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the sliced king oyster mushrooms to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the mushrooms are marinating, prepare your toppings: finely dice the red onion, chop the fresh cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges. If using, slice or mash the avocado.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushrooms in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until deeply browned and slightly crispy, resembling carne asada.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the mushrooms are cooking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel, or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side until pliable and warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Assemble your tacos: fill each warm tortilla with a generous portion of the cooked vegan carne asada. Top with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, a dollop of salsa verde, and sliced avocado if desired. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min