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Beer-Marinated Grilled Mushroom Tacos with Pepita Slaw & Chipotle Crema
Meaty beer-marinated mushrooms are a perfect substitute for steak in this meatless version of Real Simple's .
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 -10 tacos
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Beer-Marinated Grilled Mushrooms:
- 1 cup pale lager like Corona
- Juice from 1 small lime about 2 tablespoons
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- A pinch or two of freshly ground black pepper
- 8 medium portabella mushrooms
- Grapeseed oil or other high heat cooking oil for brushing grill
For the Pepita Relish:
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup Pepitas
- Juice from 1 small lime about 2 tablespoons
For the Chipotle Crema:
- ¾ cup raw cashew pieces soaked for 4-8 hours, rinsed, and drained
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice from 1 small lime about 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo adjust the amount to increase or decrease heat
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons water
- salt and pepper to taste
To assemble tacos:
- 8-10 small tortillas warmed
- 1 medium tomato diced
Instructions
Make the mushrooms:
- Combine the beer, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake it to mix the marinade.
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and pull off the stems. Scrape the gills off of the underside of each mushroom and discard. Place the mushrooms in the bag with the marinade. Let them marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning the bag every 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat an indoor grill on high. (You can use a grill pan on medium-high or an outdoor grill too.) Brush the grates with oil and place the mushrooms on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until the mushrooms are tender — thicker mushrooms can take a little bit longer!
- Remove the mushrooms from the grill and place them on a cutting board. Slice the mushrooms and let the liquid drain off.
Cup of Yum
Make the relish:
- Toss all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Make the crema:
- Combine the cashews, garlic, lime juice, chipotle, and ¼ cup of water in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth. If needed, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time. Once the crema is smooth, creamy, but still thick, add salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble to tacos:
- Divide the sliced mushrooms onto the tortillas and top each one with relish, crema, and diced tomato, then serve.
Notes
- Prep time doesn't include time to soak cashews.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.