Mediterranean Mushroom Tacos

The tahini sauce is a perfect complement to lend creamy deliciousness to these satisfying, umami rich Mediterranean Mushroom Tacos.

Ingredients

Mushroom blend

• 1 (10 ounce) package Crimini mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed using a garlic press
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Tacos

• Sauteed mushroom blend (ingredients above)
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 corn tortillas
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced

Instructions

Mushroom blend

1. Wash mushrooms well and dice using a chef’s knife.
2. Heat 2 cloves minced garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil for 1 minute.
3. Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add turmeric, basil, cumin, pepper and salt to mushrooms and sauté an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Tacos

1. Mix 1 clove minced garlic with lemon juice and tahini to form the tahini sauce.
2. Heat corn tortillas in microwave for 15-20 seconds, until soft and pliable.
3. Place 1/4 of the mushroom blend on each tortilla. Top with tomatoes, cucumbers and 1/4 of tahini sauce mixture.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: The Mushroom Council