Peanut Butter Chipotle Citrus Mushroom Carnitas Tacos
Ingredients
- 3 yellow corn tortillas, warmed
- 7.5 ounces mushroom carnitas (see recipe), hot
- 0.6 ounce of cilantro sauce, (see recipe)
- 1 tablespoon small diced red onions
- 0.5 ounce sliced jalapenos
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
- 2-3 lime wedges
For Mushroom Carnitas
Yield: 10 servings, 2.5oz. per serving
- 2.5 pounds oyster mushrooms
- 4 ounces smooth peanut butter
- 8 ounces canned chipotle salsa
- 8 fluid ounces fresh orange juice
- 1 fluid ounce extra virgin olive oil
- 4 fluid ounces Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ounce garlic powder
- 0.5 ounce oregano, dry
- 0.05 ounce cumin powder
- 0.2 ounce coriander powder
- 0.2 ounce kosher salt
For Cilantro Sauce
Yield: 10 servings, 0.2oz. per serving
- 1 ounce fresh cilantro leaves
- 2.5 ounces whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounce Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 340 |
|---|---|
| Calories from Fat: | 99 |
| Fat: | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 56 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
| Protein: | 10 g |
| Fiber: | 10 g |
| Sodium: | 490 mg |
Directions
This recipe is created for foodservice chefs (or advanced adventurous home cooks). For recipes for home chefs, click here.
- Prepare mushroom carnitas and cilantro sauce recipes below.
- Top each taco with 2.5 ounces of the mushroom carnitas.
- Drizzle each taco with cilantro sauce.
- Garnish with remaining ingredients and serve.
Directions for Mushroom Carnitas
- Set the mushrooms aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth to create the marinade.
- Clean oyster mushrooms and pull apart into 2-inch strips.
- Combine pulled oyster mushrooms and marinade in a large non-reactive container and marinate at least 2 hours to overnight.
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Cook marinated mushrooms on a full-sized sheet pan, covered, for 60 minutes.
- Uncover, and cook another 60 minutes.
- Hold hot for service.
Directions for Cilantro Sauce
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Store under refrigeration and use within 3-5 days.
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 340 |
|---|---|
| Calories from Fat: | 99 |
| Fat: | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 56 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
| Protein: | 10 g |
| Fiber: | 10 g |
| Sodium: | 490 mg |
