Grilled portobello tacos are a delicious and healthy vegetarian alternative to traditional meat tacos. With their meaty texture and versatile flavor profile, portobello mushrooms are an ideal substitute for grilled steak, chicken, or pork. They are packed with nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals. Topped with salsa verde, a bright and tangy sauce made from fresh herbs, capers, and olive oil, and served on warm, soft tortillas, these tacos are a tasty and satisfying meal that will please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
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GRILLED PORK BURRITOS WITH SALSA VERDE
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 6 burritos
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make pork: Lightly oil grill grate. Brush pork with oil and season with chili powder and salt. Grill pork over medium-high heat, with lid closed, about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) to 160 degrees F. (medium) on a digital meat thermometer. Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Place tortillas on grill grate and cook until heated, about 30 seconds per side. Remove from grill and wrap in a napkin to keep warm.
- To assemble burrito: Chop pork into bite-sized pieces. For each burrito, spread 2 tablespoons of beans in a wide strip on center of tortilla. Top with rice and cheese, evenly distributed between the burritos, and 1/6 of chopped pork. Sprinkle with cilantro. Fold in right and left sides, and roll up tortilla from the bottom. Transfer each to a dinner plate. Smother each with one sixth of warm salsa, add lime wedges and serve immediately.
- Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat, about 450 degrees F. Place tomatillos and jalapeno on grill grate and cook, with the lid closed, turning them occasionally, until jalapeno skin is blackened and blistered (about 5 minutes) and tomatillos are browned but not bursting (7 to 9 minutes). Transfer them to a bowl as they are done, and let cool. Scrape and discard skin from jalapeno. Seed jalapeno, reserving seeds.
- Pulse avocado, tomatillos and any juices, jalapeno (without seeds), onion, cilantro, oil, garlic, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. For a spicier salsa, add seeds. Transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low to keep salsa warm. Extra salsa can be stored in the refrigerator and kept up to 3 days.
GRILLED PORTOBELLO TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE
From Vegetarian Times April 2010. Juicy, earthy portobellow mushrooms make these tacos a mouthwatering treat. Don't worry if the mushroom caps seem slightly undercooked when you pull them from the grill; leave them out on a plate, and they will continue to cook (this is called carryover cooking).
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 Tacos
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. To make Marinade: combine all ingredients in small bowl.
- To make Tacos: Brush mushroom caps with marinade. Grill mushrooms 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cool until easy to handle, then slice into strips.
- To make Salsa Verde: puree all ingredients in food processor 1 minute, or until smooth. Pour sals over mushroom strips, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly warm tortillas 15 seconds per side in skillet or on griddle. Fill tortillas with sliced mushrooms, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cabbage. Top each taco with sour cream, if using.
GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND RAJAS SALSA TACO WITH QUESO FRESCO
Steps:
- Heat a grill to medium high.
- For the Bobby's rub for beef and pork: Combine the ancho chile, coriander, mustard, paprika, black pepper, salt, chile de arbol, cumin and oregano in a bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons for the mushrooms. (Store the remaining spice rub, tightly covered, in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.)
- For the portobello mushrooms and rajas: Brush the mushrooms generously with canola oil and season the gill sides with the reserved 2 tablespoons spice rub. Brush the Anaheim chile and bell peppers with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the mushrooms spice-side down on the grill. Put the peppers on the grill and cover the grill. Grill the mushrooms, turning once, until a knife inserted in the thickest part meets no resistance, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Grill the Anaheim chile and bell peppers, turning, until charred on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes (the Anaheim will take a few minutes less than the bell peppers). Transfer the peppers and chile to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes.
- For the tortillas and toppings: While the peppers rest, warm the tortillas on the grill a few seconds on each side; keep warm.
- Remove the skins and seeds from the bell peppers and chile. Thinly slice the peppers, chile and mushrooms and combine in a bowl. Add the cilantro, olive oil, scallions, Fresno chiles, lime juice and salt and pepper.
- Fill the tortillas with the vegetable mixture and top with queso fresco and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 33 milligrams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 7 grams
GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE
Roasting the vegetables for the salsa in these fish tacos intensifies the flavors and provides such a wonderful, smoky taste.-Michelle Anderson, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. For salsa, place the tomatillos, onion and garlic on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender and browned, turning frequently. Cool to room temperature., Remove skin from garlic. Transfer grilled vegetables to a food processor. Add the cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cover and pulse until chunky. Refrigerate until serving., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin and cayenne; add halibut. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Grill halibut, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake fish into 1-1/2 in. pieces; cool to room temperature., To serve, top tortillas with fish, cabbage and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK TACOS
My family raves about this moist pork with smoked paprika and pineapple. I dish it up next to brown rice and a salad of avocado and tomatoes. -E Gelesky, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss pork with 2 tablespoons lime juice and seasonings; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix beans, pineapple with reserved juice, onion, cilantro and remaining lime juice., Thread pork onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove pork from skewers; serve in tortillas. Top with bean mixture and, if desired, sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To easily remove the Portobello mushroom stems, twist them off with your hands.
- Make sure to brush the mushroom caps with olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- Cook the mushrooms over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to add a little bit of olive oil to the pan first.
- The salsa verde is a great way to add flavor to the tacos. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to add other toppings to your tacos, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Grilled Portobello tacos with salsa verde are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The mushrooms are grilled to perfection and the salsa verde adds a bright and flavorful touch. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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