Rainy springtime weather creates the perfect breeding ground for earthy, hearty mushrooms.
Whether you pick up a package from the farmers market or grocery store, use them to recreate these healthy recipes from local and national retailers.
Mexican Pizza
2-3
servingsMarinated mushrooms stand in for taco meat in this easy vegan Mexican Pizza by Southern Sqweeze Health Coach and Owner/Operator, Kelsey Vasileff.
Ingredients
- 4 cups
chopped mushrooms (2 cups shiitake, 1 cup baby bella, 1 cup portobello)
- 5 Tbsp.
liquid amino acids
- 3 Tbsp.
maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
- "Taco Meat"
- 2 cups
of activated walnuts (soaked overnight or for 2-3 hours), rinsed and drained
marinated mushrooms
- ½ cup
diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup
diced red onion
- 1
small handful fresh parsley
pink Himalayan sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Extra Ingredients
tortilla (baked until crisp)
salsa or pico de gallo
shredded romaine
sliced cherry tomatoes
sliced avocado
cilantro to garnish
Directions
Place chopped mushrooms in a bowl. Mix marinade ingredients with chopped mushrooms and let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour (if you have more time that’s even better).
- "Taco Meat"
Place soaked walnuts in food processor and pulse until chunky. Do not over-process or it will become mushy.
Add bell peppers, onions, marinated mushrooms, and parsley. Mix salt and pepper in by hand.
- Assembly
tortilla
salsa or pico de gallo
"taco meat"
shredded romaine
sliced cherry tomatoes
sliced avocado
cilantro to garnish
Facts about Mushrooms
How to Clean:
Before you cook or store your ’shrooms, you’ll want to get them nice and clean. Dampen a cloth or paper towel and then wipe each mushroom clean. If they’re super dirty, give them a light rinse before gently patting them dry with paper towels. Be sure not to soak mushrooms, as they will become soggy.
Storing Wisdom:
If you buy mushrooms pre-packaged, they’re safe to stay in the package until it’s time to clean and cook them. If they’re not pre-packaged, store them in a paper bag or a damp cloth bag and place them in the refrigerator. Both options will allow them to breathe and stay firm until you’re ready to cook them.
