Mushroom Tacos
Recipe Courtesy of La Calaca Feliz
Mushrooms are the little fungi that could — with very few calories they pack a delicious nutritional punch. This recipe will be demonstrated at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Heart Health Day.
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- ¼ pound assorted wild mushrooms, sliced (crimini, oyster or royal trumpet work well)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 4 green asparagus spears (blanched)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons truffle potato purée-recipe follows
Directions
- 1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté mushrooms in garlic, olive oil and extra virgin olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Strain excess oil and transfer to mixing bowl.
- 3. Toss mushroom mix with parsley, lemon juice and truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Truffle Potato Purée
Ingredients
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- Salt (to taste)
Directions
1. In a medium sauce pot, bring water up to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes). Strain potatoes.
1. Using the paddle attachment of a Kitchen Aid mixer (or similar attachment), add all the ingredients together. Season with salt.
Ingredients
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- Salt (to taste)
Directions
- 1. In a medium sauce pot, bring water up to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes). Strain potatoes.
- 1. Using the paddle attachment of a Kitchen Aid mixer (or similar attachment), add all the ingredients together. Season with salt.
Assembling the Tacos
Warm the tortillas up on a griddle or in the microwaves. Add a tablespoon of the potato purée, mushrooms and the lightly blanched asparagus. Enjoy!












