Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos
These vegan tacos pair earthy cremini mushrooms with caramelized tomatillos and a gentle dried chile de arbol heat, tucked into warm corn tortillas. Chopped onion and fresh cilantro add brightness and contrast, making them a flavorful choice for a plant-based lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the tomatillos on the sheet, cut-side up.
- 2
Broil in the preheated oven until the tomatillos are dark brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- 3
Toast the chile de arbol peppers in a small skillet over medium heat, turning once, until they begin to brown lightly in spots; do not char them. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat while the tomatillos cool. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine the tomatillos and arbol chiles in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour over the mushrooms in the skillet. Add the remaining tomatillos with the roasting juices from the baking sheet. Mix well and cook over low heat until the mushrooms have softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
- 6
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide the mushroom mixture among the tortillas and top with chopped onion and cilantro.
- Calories 363.14 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.59 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 55.24 g 20%
- Total Fat 13.46 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 50.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 11.94 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 10.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.68 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 7.19 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1496.23 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 50.08 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 23.1 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos is made with 10 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile de Árbol, Fresh Cilantro, and Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 363.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile de Árbol, Fresh Cilantro, Mushrooms, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 363.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos healthy?
- Plant-Based Tacos with Mushrooms and Tomatillos has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 363.14 calories and 9.59 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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