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Smokey Mushroom Queso Tacos with Truffle Mole Negro

Smokey Mushroom Queso Tacos with Truffle Mole Negro - Mushroom tacos are the ultimate vegetarian taco, with grilled mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, and a truffle mole negro! This recipe is perfect for taking taco night to the grill!
Smokey Mushroom Queso Tacos with Truffle Mole Negro on a platter, garnished with lime wedges, radishes, and cilantro.
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5 from 1 vote
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 507kcal
Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

For the Mushrooms

  • 1 1/2 pounds mushroom mixture shitake, oyster, trumpet, stemmed
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp truffle oil

For the Mole Negro

  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 cup mole negro base
  • 1 cup vegetable stock

For the Tacos

  • 4 High-quality flour tortillas (soft taco size, about 6-8 inches in diameter)
  • 8 oz Oaxacan string cheese
  • thinly sliced radishes for serving
  • cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Mushrooms

  • Toss the mushrooms with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on the grill over medium-high heat to char.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the grill, roughly chop, and drizzle with truffle oil.

Prepare the Mole Negro

  • Add the oil and mole negro base to a pot and cook to toast the paste.
  • Stir in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Heat the flour tortillas on the grill over medium-low heat and add the cheese and mushrooms to the center.
  • When the cheese has melted, and the tortillas have crisped, fold them in half and garnish with radishes and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe reprinted with permission from Dale Talde's All Up in My Grill, Season 3, Episode 12: Tempting Tasty Tacos, on Tastemade.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 4mg
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