Earthy browned shiitake strips peeking out from soft corn tortillas. Vivid red, orange, and green from diced tomatoes, corn, and cilantro top the taco. Creamy white dollops of Greek yogurt are garnished with a fine dusting of spices.

Slow Cooked Shiitake Mushroom Tacos

Name: Slow Cooked Shiitake Mushroom Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: shiitake mushrooms, 8 oz de-stemmed, cleaned and sliced; small soft corn tortillas, 4; large ripe tomato, 1 diced; fresh corn kernels, 1/2 Cup; fresh cilantro, 1/4 Cup chopped; chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 Tbsp finely chopped; extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp; lime, Juice of one; salt, to taste; fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 Cup optional; paprika, 1 Tsp for garnishing

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 120 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 04, 2024

A playful reinvention of classic Mexican flavors with an unexpected twist of using shiitake mushrooms. Our slow cooker takes center stage in this recipe, creating a comforting dish which balances the subtle umami of shiitakes with the vibrancy of traditional Mexican seasonings.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shiitake mushrooms - 8 oz - de-stemmed, cleaned and sliced
Small soft corn tortillas - 4
Large ripe tomato - 1 - diced
Fresh corn kernels - 1/2 Cup
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 Cup - chopped
Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce - 1 Tbsp - finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil - 1 Tbsp
Lime - Juice of one
Salt - to taste
Fat-free greek yogurt - 1/2 Cup - optional
Paprika - 1 Tsp - for garnishing

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🍄🌶️

Add shiitake mushrooms, chipotle pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and salt into your slow cooker. Stir to ensure all mushrooms are well-coated.
Step 2 - ⏲️👩‍🍳🍄

Cover and set to cook on low for two hours until mushrooms are juicy and tender.
Step 3 - 🍳🌽🔥

10 minutes before serving, warm up tortillas in a non-stick pan until they are soft and pliable.
Step 4 - 🌮🍄🙌

Place a generous portion of cooked mushrooms on each tortilla.
Step 5 - 🍅🌽🌿

Top with diced tomatoes, corn, and cilantro. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt, if you prefer.
Step 6 - 🍴🎉😋

Sprinkle with paprika for a pop of color and added spice. Your delicious mushroom tacos are ready to be served!

Additional

Engaging kids in assembly of the tacos could be a fun way to get them involved. For those desiring additional protein, feel free to add shredded chicken into the slow cooker along with the mushrooms. Similarly, for a vegan version, skip the Greek yogurt or use a dairy-free substitute.