Poblano and Mushroom Tacos

A delicious vegetarian taco filled with sautéed poblano peppers, crimini mushrooms, and red onions, seasoned with cumin and topped with melted Monterey Jack and crumbled Mexican cheese. Perfect for a flavorful meatless meal.

2 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 whole fresh poblano chile
  • ½ small red onion
  • 3 ounces crimini mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 whole corn tortillas
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons feta or Cotija cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce or salsa

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add poblano chile, red onion, and mushrooms; sauté mixture until brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in ground cumin. Season to taste with salt. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas in single layer, draping up sides of skillet to fit. Divide mushroom mixture among tortillas, mounding on only 1 side. Place slice of Monterey Jack cheese atop filling in each tortilla. Fold plain tortilla halves over filling and press firmly. Cook until tortillas are brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer tacos to plates. Open tacos; sprinkle with chopped cilantro, crumbled feta or Cotija cheese, and toppings.

    4 min

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