Vegetarian Carne Asada Tacos

Boldly reimagine taco night with these irresistible Vegetarian Carne Asada Tacos, featuring smoky, grilled portobello mushrooms as the star. A flavorful marinade of soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and paprika infuses the mushrooms with rich, savory depth, while their tender, meaty texture perfectly mimics classic carne asada. Nestled in warm, charred flour tortillas, these tacos are topped with vibrant garnishes like fresh cilantro, diced red onion, creamy avocado, and a hint of spicy jalapeño. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and completely plant-based, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with lime wedges for an extra zing, and watch these vegetarian tacos become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large caps portobello mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
• 1 sliced avocado
• 4 wedges lime wedges
• 1 sliced jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

1. Clean the portobello mushroom caps with a damp paper towel and remove the stems.

Step 2

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

3. Place the portobello mushrooms in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 4

4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

5. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove from heat and let them rest for a minute before slicing.

Step 6

6. Warm the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.

Step 7

7. Assemble the tacos by placing slices of the grilled portobello mushrooms on each tortilla.

Step 8

8. Top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, sliced avocado, and jalapeño, as desired.

Step 9

9. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of fresh citrus flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1342.4

Total Fat 65.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4049.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 1.5IU	0%
Calcium 527.9mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2703.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 47.5%