Sep 24 2026
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Tacos Vegan Recipe

Inspired by Ophelia
Time1h
Serves4

corn tortilla, guajillo marinated portobello mushroom, cilantro and onion, spicy almond sauce

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Spicy Almond Sauce

Method

Prepare the Portobello Filling

  1. 1

    Slice the Mushrooms

    Clean the portobello mushrooms and slice them into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Mushrooms

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, guajillo chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the mushroom strips and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mushrooms

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated mushrooms. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Prepare Toppings

    Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.

Make the Spicy Almond Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare Almonds

    Soak almonds in water for at least 2 hours. Drain and rinse.

  2. 6

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine soaked almonds, 1 cup of water, lime juice, chili flakes, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. 7

    Adjust the Sauce

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 8

    Warm Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.

  2. 9

    Assemble Tacos

    To assemble, place a generous amount of the cooked portobello mixture on each tortilla, top with chopped cilantro and onion, and drizzle with spicy almond sauce.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

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