Mushroom Carnitas with Magical Green Sauce
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Mushroom Carnitas with Magical Green Sauce
Description
This recipe transforms king oyster mushrooms by shredding them into strips and seasoning with ground coriander, garlic powder, dried Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The mushrooms are roasted until they develop a texture similar to slow-cooked carnitas, with crisped edges and tender interiors. A splash of Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, and lime juice provides a layered acidity and umami.
The accompanying Magical Green Sauce is prepared by simmering jalapenos, yellow onion, and garlic until soft, then blending these with kosher salt and red wine vinegar. Cold grapeseed oil is slowly incorporated to emulsify the sauce into a bright, creamy dressing that balances the richness and heat.
This dish is typically served in warm flour tortillas topped with freshly chopped onions, lime, and coriander for fresh contrast. The mushroom carnitas offer vegetarian-friendly depth with the smoky spices and umami flavors resembling traditional pork carnitas.
While cheese and sour cream toppings are optional, their exclusion keeps the dish vegan. The green sauce stores refrigerated for up to a week and adds vibrant flavor to other dishes.
Ingredients
For the Magical Green Sauce
- ½ pounds jalapeno pepper fresh, stems removed, seeds optional for less heat
- ½ yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¾ cup grapeseed oil or canola oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
For the Mushroom Carnitas
- 2 pounds king oyster mushroom wiped clean
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried, Mexican
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ orange juiced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups onion yellow, finely chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- flour tortilla for serving
- onion chopped onion, magical green sauce, fresh, for garnish
- Coriander
- lime
Instructions
For the Magical Green Sauce
- Place the peppers, onion and garlic in a medium saucepan and just enough water to cover. Place over medium high heat and bring to a simmer, reduce heat to maintain a simmer for about 15 minutes or until peppers pierce easily with a knife, soft not mushy. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid and allow to cool 15 min.
- Put everything into a blender along with the salt, vinegar and begin to blend until smooth, adding in a little reserved cooking water if needed.
- With the blender on medium low slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream. Continue to blend until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Remove from the blender, allow to cool and place in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week. (Makes 2 cups)
For the Mushroom Carnitas
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and spray two baking sheets with cooking spray
- Shred the mushrooms by removing the cap with a sharp knife and slice thin, with a fork shred the stem of the mushroom into strips of varied sizes, some thin, some thick.
- In a medium bowl combine dry spices, Worcestershire, orange juice, salt and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Add in the shredded mushrooms and toss to coat, let marinate 15-20 min while the oven comes to temperature
- Place the mushrooms onto the baking sheet with the chopped onions and roast in the oven about 30-40 minutes until crispy and golden, stirring every 10 minutes. Check the mushrooms every 5 minutes starting at the 30 minute mark, once they are golden and crispy, they are done. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Add lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve in warm charred tortillas with chopped onion, cilantro, limes and magical green sauce.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno seeds in the green sauce to control the heat level.
- Shred king oyster mushrooms by slicing caps and pulling stems into strips for carnitas-like texture.
- Store green sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- The recipe is vegan but toppings like cheese or sour cream can be added if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 1252mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1374mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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