Grilled Chipotle Lime Portobello Mushroom Tacos Recipe
Grilled Chipotle Lime Portobello Mushroom Tacos Recipe

Eat More Plants: Recipes

Grilled Chipotle-Lime Portobello Mushroom Tacos

By Ian Sleat

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Let’s be honest – it’s easy to see summer grilling as a meat-eater’s paradise, leaving vegans and vegetarians standing awkwardly over the potato salad and corn while everyone else gets their grill on. Enter the portobello mushroom – nature’s response to “what can I actually throw on this grill?”

These marinated mushroom tacos are meaty, satisfying, and incredibly customizable, proving that plant-based does not mean flavor-free!

portobello mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Portobello Mushroom Caps
  • 2.5 tsp of Chipotle sauce, canned or homemade (Note: this can vary in spice level). Taste test yours first and tweak accordingly.
  • 4 cloves of Minced Garlic (Or 2 tsp pre-chopped garlic)
  • 1 ½ tsp Honey
  • Juice of 2 Small Limes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Preferred Tortillas
  • Preferred Taco Fixings

Method

  1. Rinse and dry your mushroom caps.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients until combined into a marinade.
  3. Pour the marinade over the mushrooms. 
  4. Cover with a lid or shut the bag and release excess air. 
  5. Place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes to an hour. Mushrooms will get soggy if over-saturated.
  6. When time to cook, scrape your grill and apply a neutral oil using a paper towel. Turn the grill onto medium heat.
  7. Once the grill is hot, begin laying your mushrooms on. 
  8. Cook until desired texture (I like a little char, but some people like a quicker, more tender filling). 
  9. Remove from the grill and slice your caps into long, fajita-like strips.
  10. Serve with your preferred tortilla and desired taco fixings.
grilled portobello mushrooms

These tacos are endlessly customizable – pile on whatever toppings make your heart happy. Your grilling season is about to get a serious upgrade!

Ian Sleat is a freelance music, food, and culture writer. You can subscribe to his SubStack “To Be Frank” here.

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