Craving Mexican food but looking for a plant-based option? This recipe has it all covered!
Portobello bites, quickly marinated in a flavourful mix of spices, have that perfect taste and texture that will satisfy all your savoury cravings. Paired with bell peppers, onions, cilantro and lime juice create a real party in your mouth.
Moreover - the dish is easy and quick to put together and you can impress your family and friends with it too!
Recipe (makes 4 fajitas - 2 servings)
Ingredients:
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2 portobello mushrooms
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1 red onion, cut in stripes
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½ red bell pepper, cut in stripes
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½ yellow bell pepper, cut in stripes
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pinch of salt
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp tamari
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1 tsp maple syrup
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ chipotle (or smoked paprika) powder
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½ tsp cumin powder
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4 small size tortillas
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handful of cilantro and fresh lime for garnish
Method:
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Cut portobello caps in bite size pieces. Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, chili powder, chipotle powder and cumin. Add the mixture to a bowl with mushrooms and toss until all the pieces are well covered. Set aside.
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Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil on a skillet. Add onion, bell pepper stripes and a pinch of salt, cook for about 8 minutes, until becoming tender on outside but still a bit crunchy inside. Remove from the pan.
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Use the same skillet to cook the mushrooms. Cook them on medium heat until nicely caramelized on outside. It will take about 5 minutes.
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Add cooked bell peppers and onions to the mushrooms and cook together for one more minute.
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Slightly warm the tortillas. Scoop one fourth of the veggies onto each tortilla, sprinkle with chopped coriander and lime juice, serve immediately.
