Peanut Butter Chipotle Citrus Mushroom Carnitas Tacos

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Prep Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 4 hr 25 min
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

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

  1. This recipe is created for foodservice chefs (or advanced adventurous home cooks). For recipes for home chefs, click here.
  2. Prepare mushroom carnitas and cilantro sauce recipes below.
  3. Top each taco with 2.5 ounces of the mushroom carnitas.
  4. Drizzle each taco with cilantro sauce.
  5. Garnish with remaining ingredients and serve.
  6. Mushroom Carnitas
  7. Yield: 10 servings, 2.5oz. per serving
  8. Ingredients
  9. 2.5 pounds oyster mushrooms
  10. 4 ounces smooth peanut butter
  11. 8 ounces canned chipotle salsa
  12. 8 fluid ounces fresh orange juice
  13. 1 fluid ounce extra virgin olive oil
  14. 4 fluid ounces Worcestershire sauce
  15. 1 ounce garlic powder
  16. 0.5 ounce oregano, dry
  17. 0.05 ounce cumin powder
  18. 0.2 ounce coriander powder
  19. 0.2 ounce kosher salt
  20. Directions
  21. 1. Set the mushrooms aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth to create the marinade.
  22. 2. Clean oyster mushrooms and pull apart into 2-inch strips.
  23. 3. Combine pulled oyster mushrooms and marinade in a large non-reactive container and marinate at least 2 hours to overnight.
  24. 4. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  25. 5. Cook marinated mushrooms on a full-sized sheet pan, covered, for 60 minutes.
  26. 6. Uncover, and cook another 60 minutes.
  27. 7. Hold hot for service.
  28. Cilantro Sauce
  29. Yield: 10 servings, 0.2oz. per serving
  30. Ingredients
  31. 1 ounce fresh cilantro leaves
  32. 2.5 ounces whole milk Greek yogurt
  33. 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
  34. 1 garlic clove
  35. 1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
  36. 0.5 ounce Dijon mustard
  37. Salt and pepper to taste
  38. Directions
  39. 1. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  40. 2. 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