Most people are in full on pumpkin and sweet potato mode right now. Which is good. They're delicious! However, I think a lot of people also tend to forget that autumn is when mushrooms are in their prime. You can usually get them all year around but they do tend to be fresh and more flavorful in the fall.
I'm not telling you to swap your pumpkin latte for a mushroom latte...yeah yuck! It would just be a pity to completely overlook this scrumptious fungus. Yes, I realized that scrumptious isn't usually what most people think of when they hear the word fungus ;) Oh well, I did it.
My favorite way to make mushrooms is to just quickly saute them. The great thing about mushrooms is that you really don't have to over complicate them. They taste great the way they are and you really don't need a huge ingredient list to make flavorful.
It's what makes them one of my favorite side dishes. I usually just make them with a splash of oil, salt and garlic. Simple, tasty and it definitely gets the job done ;)
I often cringe when I see a taco recipes that has 20+ ingredients. The whole concept of a taco is to just layer several simple ingredients on top of each other to form one tasty taco.
That taco needs to then be shoved into your mouth within 4 humongous bites QUICKLY before it all falls out the other side. You know what I'm taking about! #tacoproblems <-- Em...I had to check but that's a completely real hashtag! There are real people with VERY REAL taco problems! Not a joking matter.
Moving on.
For these tacos though I wanted to add some tomatoes, cumin and cilantro as well to add another burst of flavor. I'm a sucker for cilantro so I kind of went overboard with it but you can also just add a little if you like :) 
Make sure you don't just use the cilantro leaves. Those cilantro stems have lots of delicious flavor too! So once your done with you're mushroom assemble your tacos and get to it!
Oh no! Did you seriously forget the guacamole?
Much better ;) Now dig in and eat as many as you want!
Healthy Vegan Mushroom Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves of Garlic minced
- ¼ of a teaspoon Salt
- 200 g roughly 10 brown or Cremini Mushrooms (brushed and sliced)
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes quartered
- ½ of a teaspoon ground Cumin
- handful of fresh Cilantro roughly chopped
- ¼ of a head of lettuce washed and chopped
- 1 small Red Onion diced
- 8 Tortillas or hard shell tacos of choice gluten-free if desired or needed
- ¼ of a cup Classic Guacamole
- VFR's Taco Sauce optional
Instructions
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Prepare guacamole (see notes) and taco sauce first.
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Add olive oil to a large fry pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and salt and sautee over low-medium heat until garlic becomes fragrant. (about 2-3 minutes) Then add sliced mushroom, tomatoes, and cumin to fry pan and cook until mushrooms are browned and soft. (about 6-8 minutes) Add chopped cilantro to the mushrooms and cook for 1 more minute. Remove pan from heat.
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While mushrooms are cooking chop lettuce and dice the red onion. Heat taco shells or tortillas in oven.
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Assemble tacos and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
1.) Make your favorite guacamole for these mushroom tacos. If you don't have a go to recipe just take 1 avocado and smash it with a fork. Add a small handful of chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix together and add it to the mushroom tacos :)
In case you are in a horrible situation where you aren't able to jump to the kitchen and make these right away...have a laugh at this :)
Want something else? Try these Veggie Tacos, Spicy Chipotle Pizza, or Mexican Stuffed Mushrooms!
Margarita says
Yummy!! These tacos look very appetizing!
Vanessa Croessmann says
Thanks so much Margarita :)
J says
These look delicious!!! I LOVE mushrooms! And tacos, duh! These look fresh and yummy!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I love mushrooms too and my husband and I have them, usually in some sort of Mexican dish, several nights a week. I agree, tacos are supposed to be easy, although my recipes probably look long because I use a lot of spices in the cooking process. Great recipe, Vanessa!
The Food Hunter says
love the healthy filling
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I'd choose these over a pumpkin spice latte in an instant! Those sautéed mushrooms look fantastic, and the perfect easy taco filling, no crumbling or processing required!
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
I just love these!! Mushrooms are one of my favorite and these sound so so good!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I hear you Vanessa - we have been in FULL blown mushroom mode around here too :) Love mushrooms this time of year and these mushroom tacos look absolutely delicious :) I feel like these would taste awesome with a big scoop of your avocado hummus too - YUM!
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I adore mushrooms and these tacos look great! Lovely fresh flavours and so quick, easy and healthy. Love it!
[email protected] says
I also love mushroom sauteed but I love cumin, garlic and cilantro as well. Love the idea for mushroom tacos!
giulia says
I love mushrooms and tacos, maybe combined with pumpking vegan brownies could be great menu for dinner girls next week§!!!
Howie Fox says
hahaaaa, good that you thought of the guacamole in the last moment! These tacos look amazing, and that comes from someone who usually doesn't eat mushrooms :-)
Manali @ CookWithManali says
These look so delicious Vanessa, I love mushrooms!! YUM!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
Oh Yum!! Great shots.
I love how mushrooms can take on lots of flavour, so I am sure they are great here...and I am with you, lots of cilantro is always a good thing.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
What a great idea to use mushrooms, Vanessa! They're one of my favorites! :-)
Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says
YUMMY!!!!! These tacos look killer good --- I thought I had it with tacos but you just changed my mind, yes!
Gin says
#Tacoproblems!! Yes, yes and yes! I love your recipe, looks really easy and I love the mushroomy goodness. Pinned!
Kyra @ Vie De La Vegan says
I don't think I've tried mushrooms on tacos before but that's such a great idea! Loving the #tacoproblems hahaha :D