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Mushroom Carnitas Tacos

30 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$14.00360 cal ยท 9g protein

Ingredients

  • oyster mushrooms1 lb
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • orange1 count
  • limes2 count
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • white onion1 count
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • salsa verde1 jar
  • vegetable oil3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Tear the mushrooms into thin shreds by hand and toss with the cumin, oregano, chili powder and 3/4 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and press down; cook 6-8 minutes without stirring until crisp underneath.

  3. 3

    Flip, cook 5 more minutes, then squeeze in the juice of the orange and 1 lime and toss until it sizzles away.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet.

  5. 5

    Fill with the mushrooms, finely diced onion, cilantro and salsa verde, with lime wedges on the side.

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