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Full of veggies and flavor, these mushroom tacos with poblano peppers are a delicious meatless taco Tuesday recipe!
And the epic Cilantro Lime sauce drizzled on top takes them to the next level.
Poblano Pepper & Mushroom Tacos
These mushroom tacos are perfect when you want a meatless recipe that is also hearty, nutritious, and super tasty! Packed with good-for-you ingredients, eating healthy never tasted SO good!
It’s not just the epic combination of savory and sweet ingredients that makes these tacos out of this world: it’s the texture! Crunchy kale mixed with creamy avocado and juicy pineapple; I mean, if you can get everything from a taco, this is the one.
You can also adjust your heat level with as much or as little jalapeño as you like, which pairs nicely with the poblano peppers.
What You Need
Wholesome ingredients make terrific mushroom tacos packed with nutrition, flavor, and an irresistible texture.
Here is what you need:
- Kale: adds tons of nutrition and volume. Spinach makes a great swap.
- Limes: juice helps tenderize the kale.
- Salt: like lime juice, makes kale softer.
- Pineapple: adds that hint of sweetness to balance out these tacos.
- Jalapeño: for a little heat.
- Fresh cilantro: tossed with the kale base for freshness.
- Vegetable oil: for cooking.
- Red onion: yellow or white onions also work.
- Poblano peppers: seeded to keep these mushroom tacos kid-friendly. Enjoy the heat? Keep the seeds on. For an ultra-mild swap, use green peppers.
- Cloves garlic: for more flavor.
- Mushrooms: cremini, white button mushrooms, or portobello have a meaty texture that works great for veggie tacos.
- Taco seasoning: make all tacos tastier!
- Corn or flour tortillas: store-bought or homemade.
- Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing: a delicious sauce you can make in 2 minutes to drizzle over tacos.
- Avocado: a creamy addition for great texture and nutrition.
For the measurements and directions, check the printable recipe below.
How to Make Mushroom Tacos
Making epic mushroom tacos for Taco Tuesday only requires a little chopping, sautéeing veggies, and massaging the kale. And just like that, dinner is ready in just a few minutes!
Check out the step-by-step:
- Prep the base
In a large bowl, massage the kale for a minute or two with the juice of 1 lime and a pinch of salt. Add the pineapple, half the chopped jalapeño, and half the chopped cilantro. - Sauté the aromatics and cook the mushrooms
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the peppers, garlic, and remaining jalapeño and cook for 3 minutes, or until the peppers begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and seasoning and cook for an additional 3 minutes. - Assemble the tacos
To serve, place a bed of the kale-pineapple mixture on each tortilla, top with the veggie mixture, and drizzle with dressing. Serve with sliced avocado, the remaining cilantro, and lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Watch the mushroom taco magic happen in this quick recipe video.
How to Serve Mushroom Tacos
When you thought mushroom tacos couldn’t get any better, I show up with tasty ideas you’ll want to try!
For topping your mushroom tacos
Along with the epic Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing, you can top your tacos with this fresh Pineapple Salsa, Black Beans Salsa, sliced black olives, shredded cabbage, Spicy Guacamole, or some tasty caramelized roasted veggies.
Best sides for mushroom tacos
Serve tacos with delicious sides and turn dinner into a feast! This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice pairs amazingly well with mushroom tacos, or you can kick up the spicy factor with this Mexican Cauliflower Rice.
My Mint Watermelon Salad is great to add some freshness, while this Southwest Quinoa Salad promises to be your next favorite side! Is it grilling season? Try this Veggie Kabobs recipe!
How Many Calories in a Mushroom Taco
One of these mushroom tacos has 136 calories making it a great low-calorie dinner idea.
Are Mushroom Tacos Healthy?
Yes, these mushroom tacos are a healthy and nutritious meal made with fresh and wholesome ingredients. Kale and pineapple have tons of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while mushrooms are also a good source of nutrition and a great substitute for red meat.
More Healthy Taco Recipes
Enjoying healthy meals that you can prep quickly is easier when you have great taco recipes up your sleeve!
This Roasted Veggie Tacos with Black Beans and this Spicy Chili Lime Salmon Tacos are full of delicious flavors and protein. Have zucchini on hand? Make this epic Blackened Zucchini Tacos!
Mushroom Tacos with Poblano Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
- 2 limes, juiced, divided
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mushrooms, cremini or button sliced
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas , store-bought or homemade, warmed
- Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, massage the kale for a minute or two with the juice of 1 lime and a pinch of salt. Add the pineapple, half the chopped jalapeño, and half the chopped cilantro.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the peppers, garlic, and remaining jalapeño and cook for 3 minutes, or until the peppers begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and seasoning and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- To serve, place a bed of the kale-pineapple mixture on each tortilla, top with the veggie mixture, and drizzle with dressing. Serve with sliced avocado, the remaining cilantro, and lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Chrissy
Should I wear gloves when chopping poblano?
Laura Fuentes
While I personally don’t, some people are very sensitive to spicy peppers. If you wear them when chopping jalapeños, I’d say yes. Enjoy!
Sofia
I made these mushroom tacos today and they were GREAT! that drizzle is everything!
SHARYN
I am on your site, went to RECIPES looking for mushroom taco’s with creamy lime sauce. I can’t find the recipe, am I doing something wrong?
Laura Fuentes
I’m unable to release the recipe for this taco from my cookbook, The Taco Tuesday Cookbook. One day, I’ll be able to. For now, you can purchase the cookbook, which includes this recipe and 51 other incredible tacos here.
Laura Fuentes
I’m unable to release the recipe for this taco from my cookbook, The Taco Tuesday Cookbook. One day, I’ll be able to. For now, you can purchase the cookbook, which includes this recipe and 51 other incredible tacos here.
Janet
Totally unrelated, but sorta related question! I see in the video you use a Nutribullet to prepare the dressing. Do you use the Nurtibullet for most or all of your blending needs? I have a Vitamix but I rarely use it because of the size. I feel like I’d use a personal size blender more but unsure if I’d miss my larger blender for some jobs.
Laura Fuentes
Yes, I use this Nutribullet for nearly all my blending. when I take food photos I use the Blendtec or Vitamix but I’ve found that this inexpensive option does the trick!