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My Mushroom Tacos recipe is savory, filling, and so delicious- you won't even notice there is no meat in them! Using simple ingredients and coming together in just under 30 minutes, this is a festive and savory taco dish you will want to make again and again!
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Mushroom Taco Recipe
I love cooking with mushrooms for these vegan tacos because it is the perfect vegetable to soak up all the wonderful flavors of this recipe. They add the most amazing flavor to the dish, and are hearty with the perfect texture!
There is nothing better than making a big batch of my mushroom tacos mix, freezing it, and then having it on hand for a quick weeknight meal, family gathering, or Taco Tuesday!
Seriously, this is the best time-crunch recipe you could ask for, and vegan or not, everybody loves these tacos!
Mushroom Taco Ingredients
- Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- Olive Oil
- Mushrooms - you can also use my grilled portobellos
- Bell peppers
- Jalapeno
- Avocados
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Refried Beans
- Pickled onion
- Cilantro (optional)
- Lime Juice
- Salt
- Pepper
You can also use my homemade taco seasoning mix!
Mushroom Taco Recipe
- In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno, salt, and pepper, and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Continue to cook until mushrooms are golden brown on all sides, an additional 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, place refried beans in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- In a separate skillet, heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet one at a time, until slightly browned on both sides, 1-2 minutes.
- Place one tortilla on a plate, and spread 2 tablespoons of warmed refried beans on the tortilla.
- Add ½ cup of mushroom taco mix and 1 tablespoon of salsa.
- Garnish with pickled onion, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Repeat to complete all tacos, serve, and enjoy!
Mushroom Taco Recipes Tips
- Mushrooms contain a lot of moisture, so be sure to give them plenty of time to cook and brown; this usually takes 5-7 minutes in a skillet on medium heat, but sometimes they will take longer.
- If you are cooking with a gas flame, corn tortillas warm perfectly over an open flame; otherwise, use a dry skillet to get the best flavor. I recommend cast iron.
- There are many variations to this recipe, depending on what you have on hand. Don’t hesitate to add protein, more vegetables, or beans to your taco mix for the most amazing taco recipe!
- If you do not want overly spicy tacos, make sure to remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapenos (and I recommend wearing gloves when you do this! See- how to cut a jalapeno). Once cooked, the jalapenos will lose some of their spice, leaving only the flavor of the pepper to be enjoyed.
What are the Best Mushrooms for Tacos?
- Cremini mushrooms: The most commonly used mushroom, these are sometimes referred to as white or button mushrooms very earthy in flavor, mild with a slightly nutty aftertaste.
- Shitake Mushrooms: Considered slightly odd in shape, these are very rich, delicate mushrooms that pack a depth of flavor, unlike any other variety.
- Oyster Mushrooms: As their name would suggest, these mushrooms have a slight seafood taste, with a subtle anise flavor.
- Portobello Mushrooms: If you want a meaty taco recipe without using meat, this is your guy!
Mushroom Tacos FAQs
Mushroom tacos are best when left in the refrigerator in an airtight, sealed container for up to 1 week. It is recommended to keep the tortillas and the mushroom taco mix separate until ready to reheat and assemble.
As it is written, my recipe for vegan mushroom tacos use corn tortillas and are a gluten and grain-free recipe. As always, be sure to check each ingredient for proper food allergy and handling information.
Sour cream is a dairy product, so if added to vegan tacos, the recipe would no longer be considered vegan; but they would still be vegetarian tacos. If you want to make an easy non-dairy substitute for sour cream, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk. The acid from the lemon juice will mimic the sharp flavors of sour cream.
How to Freeze Mushroom Tacos
It may come as a surprise to some people to know it is absolutely possible (and convenient) to freeze tacos!
I don't recommend freezing the taco mix directly in the tortilla. If you do this, it is likely the moisture from the taco mix will make the tortilla soggy in the freezing and reheating process.
Instead, I like to freeze the tortillas separately (right in the package) and place the mushroom taco mix in its own container and then thaw and assemble the tacos after everything has thawed and reheated. Here's how I do it:
- Place the package of tortillas in the freezer. If you have opened and used some tortillas from the package, be sure to remove as much air from the casing as possible before freezing. Tortillas can be frozen for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- After the mushroom taco mix has been made, allow it to come to room temperature.
- Place the mushroom taco mix in an airtight, sealed container or freezer bag.
- Label and date the outside of the container.
- Mushroom taco mix can be left in the freezer for up to 4 months.
How to Reheat Tacos
Because of the added moisture in mushrooms, I find it best to reheat the mushroom taco mix and taco shells separately. Here are my simple instructions for reheating mushroom tacos:
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Stir in the leftover mushroom taco mix.
- Heat and continue to stir until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, reheat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble tacos and be sure to add a fresh squeeze of fresh lime juice and a garnish or cilantro!
**Note: You can also reheat the mushroom taco mix in the microwave on high heat using 30-second intervals until heated through (about 2-3 minutes). You can also use an air fryer to reheat the mushroom taco mix, and this is about 4 minutes on high heat- with this method there is no need to stir or add additional oil!**
Best Taco Recipes
- Tilapia Tacos
- Carne Picada Tacos
- Mouthwatering Carnitas Tacos
- Slow Cooker Taco Meat
- Pulled Pork Tacos
Mushroom Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium-size corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms - sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers - sliced
- 1 medium jalapeno - minced
- 2 medium avocados - mashed
- 5-6 Tablespoons salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- ¼ cup pickled onion
- cilantro - to taste
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms. Continue to cook until mushrooms are golden brown on all sides, an additional 5-7 minutes. Set aside.4 tablespoons olive oil,2 medium bell peppers,1 medium jalapeno,1 teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon pepper,2 cups mushrooms
- Meanwhile, place refried beans in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Set aside. In a separate skillet, heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet one at a time, until slightly browned on both sides, 1-2 minutes. Place one tortilla on a plate and spread about 2 tablespoons of warmed refried beans on the tortilla.1 cup refried beans,8-10 medium-size corn tortillas
- Add ½ cup of mushroom taco mix and 1 tablespoon of salsa to the tortilla.5-6 Tablespoons salsa
- Garnish with pickled onion, cilantro, mashed avocados (optional), and fresh lime juice.¼ cup pickled onion,cilantro,2 teaspoons lime juice,2 medium avocados
Notes
- Mushrooms contain a lot of moisture, so be sure to give them plenty of time to cook and brown, this usually takes 5-7 minutes in a skillet on medium heat, but sometimes they will take longer to brown.
- If you are cooking with a gas flame, corn tortillas warm perfectly over an open flame, otherwise use a dry skillet to get the best flavor.
- There are many variations to this recipe, depending on what you have on hand. Don’t hesitate to add protein, more vegetables, or beans to your taco mix for the most amazing taco recipe!
- If you do not want overly spicy tacos, make sure to remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapenos. Once cooked, the jalapenos will lose some of their spice, leaving the flavor of the pepper to be enjoyed.
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