**Grilled Portobello and Rajas Salsa Taco with Queso Fresco**
This grilled portobello and rajas salsa taco is a vegetarian's delight, packed with smoky flavors and a burst of fresh, tangy salsa. The hearty portobello mushrooms are grilled to perfection, offering a meaty texture that pairs wonderfully with the creamy queso fresco and crunchy rajas salsa. The salsa, made with roasted poblano peppers, corn, and tomatoes, adds a vibrant heat and smoky sweetness that complements the grilled mushrooms perfectly. Served on warm corn tortillas, these tacos are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. The recipe includes detailed instructions for grilling the portobello mushrooms, preparing the rajas salsa, and assembling the tacos. It also features a recipe for a simple, yet flavorful marinade for the mushrooms and a creamy avocado sauce to drizzle over the tacos for an extra layer of richness. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable grilled portobello and rajas salsa taco!
MUSHROOM, RAJAS, AND CORN TACO WITH QUESO FRESCO
Provided by Deborah Schneider
Categories Cheese Mushroom Onion Roast Vegetarian Cinco de Mayo Dinner Corn Tortillas Chile Pepper Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 large tacos
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Roast the chiles as for rajas (see note) and cut them into 1/2-inch dice.
- 2. Heat a heavy pan (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot.
- 3. In a bowl, toss the corn with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and a sprinkling of salt. Spread the corn in the hot pan and let it blacken slightly, without stirring, for 30 seconds. Have a lid ready in case the kernels begin to pop. Remove the roasted corn from the pan.
- 4. In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Add the onion and diced chiles and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown. Season lightly with salt and remove from the pan.
- 5. Reduce the heat and add the remaining olive oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the corn and chiles to the pan and stir to reheat.
- 6. Turn off the heat and stir in the epazote, if using, black pepper, and queso fresco.
- 7. To assemble the tacos, spoon some vegetables onto a tortilla. Top with a generous tablespoon of salsa and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of cotixa cheese over all. Top with a cilantro sprig.
SHREDDED CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO TACOS WITH QUESO FRESCO
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium. Add the blackened tomatillos and serrano to a small saute pan and briefly saute in a little olive oil on the grates of the grill.
- Place the tomatillos, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. Place the tomatillo mixture in a large saute pan and place on the grates of the grill. Bring the mixture to a simmer, add the chicken, and heat through.
- Place the tortillas on the grill, and grill for 20 seconds on each side. Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with a few tablespoons of queso fresco. Fold the tortillas in half serve immediately.
QUESO FRESCO QUESADILLAS
Steps:
- Lay 2 tortillas on the work surface. Distribute the cheese evenly between the 2 tortillas. Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle the scallions and cilantro on top of the tomatoes. Place the remaining tortillas on top of each of the filled tortillas.
- Coat the interior of a large saute pan with clarified butter. Gently place 1 quesadilla in the pan. Brush the top with clarified butter. Cook over medium heat until the underside is golden brown. Using 2 spatulas, flip the quesadilla. Cook until golden brown. Cut into 6 pieces. Serve with Tomatillo Salsa.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and broil until they begin to blacken. When the tomatillos are cool, place them in a blender with the jalapenos, lime juice, sugar and salt. Puree. Add to remaining ingredients and mix well.
RAJAS SALSA
Steps:
- Toss all ingredients together and season with salt. Serve immediately.
GRILLED PORTOBELLO TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE
From Vegetarian Times April 2010. Juicy, earthy portobellow mushrooms make these tacos a mouthwatering treat. Don't worry if the mushroom caps seem slightly undercooked when you pull them from the grill; leave them out on a plate, and they will continue to cook (this is called carryover cooking).
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 Tacos
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. To make Marinade: combine all ingredients in small bowl.
- To make Tacos: Brush mushroom caps with marinade. Grill mushrooms 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cool until easy to handle, then slice into strips.
- To make Salsa Verde: puree all ingredients in food processor 1 minute, or until smooth. Pour sals over mushroom strips, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly warm tortillas 15 seconds per side in skillet or on griddle. Fill tortillas with sliced mushrooms, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cabbage. Top each taco with sour cream, if using.
Tips:
- To make the rajas salsa, roast the poblano peppers directly over a gas burner or under the broiler until the skin is blackened. This will give the salsa a smoky flavor.
- Be sure to remove the seeds and veins from the poblano peppers before roasting them. This will help to reduce the bitterness of the salsa.
- When grilling the portobello mushrooms, brush them with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- To make the queso fresco, simply crumble the cheese into a bowl and then stir in the lime juice and cilantro. This is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and refreshing topping for your tacos.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo.
Conclusion:
These Grilled Portobello and Rajas Salsa Tacos with Queso Fresco are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky flavor of the roasted poblano peppers and the grilled portobello mushrooms pairs perfectly with the creamy queso fresco and the fresh salsa. These tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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