Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

Experience the best Mushroom Tacos that taste like heaven. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to crispy tacos that beat takeout every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Blackberry Muffins and Homemade Blackberry Coconut Pink Drink.

What You'll Need for Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Optional: Sliced avocado
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare the mushrooms: Clean and slice the mushrooms. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
2. Add seasonings: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add remaining ingredients: Add corn, red onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
4. Warm taco shells: Warm taco shells in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
5. Assemble tacos: Fill each taco shell with the mushroom mixture. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the mushroom mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Freezing Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

Freezing is not recommended for this dish.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve the perfect crispy taco shells.
• Best substitution: Baby bella mushrooms can be used as a substitute for cremini mushrooms.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the mushroom mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your tacos are soggy, try cooking the mushrooms in batches and using less liquid in the seasoning mixture.

Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Seasonings

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Sliced avocado
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare the mushrooms: Clean and slice the mushrooms. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
2. Add seasonings: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add remaining ingredients: Add corn, red onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
4. Warm taco shells: Warm taco shells in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
5. Assemble tacos: Fill each taco shell with the mushroom mixture. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve the perfect crispy taco shells.
• Best substitution: Baby bella mushrooms can be used as a substitute for cremini mushrooms.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the mushroom mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your tacos are soggy, try cooking the mushrooms in batches and using less liquid in the seasoning mixture.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this dish.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare the mushroom mixture up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Heavenly Mushroom Tacos: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!