We love discovering new ways to bring farm-fresh mushrooms to your table, and this Maitake Taco Recipe from Chez Us is a true game-changer. Maitake mushrooms, also known as “Hen of the Woods,” are the perfect plant-based filling with their meaty texture and deep, earthy flavor. Paired with bold seasonings and fresh toppings, these tacos are a delicious and satisfying twist on a classic favorite.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, Meatless Monday, or a festive taco night, this recipe is easy to make, packed with nutrients, and bursting with flavor.
Grab your tortillas and let’s dive into this irresistible dish!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 10 ounces maitake mushrooms, separated into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon date syrup
- Cilantro (handful, roughly chopped)
- 1/2 lime
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup sour cream or vegan sour cream
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt to taste
- thinly sliced radishes, to serve with *optional
- pickled red onions, to serve with *optional
- precooked black beans, *optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place a large frying pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil along with the onion. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add the mushrooms, stir to mix the ingredients and then cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, orange juice, and water. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat to a very low simmer and cook, stirring often until the mushrooms are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Add the date syrup, stir and cook until the edges of the mushrooms are slightly crispy; about 3 – 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the cilantro into a small bowl and add 1/2 of a lime juiced. Stir and set aside.
- Place the avocado along with the sour cream, cumin, and juice from 1 lime into a small bowl and mix well to make the avocado crema smooth.
- Warm the tortillas.
- To serve, place a taco on a plate add some mushrooms, radishes, cilantro mixture, onions, and avocado crema.
- Eat!