Grilled Portabella and Poblano Tacos

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Grilled Portabella and Poblano Tacos
45 min.
4
561kcal

Suggestions

These grilled portabella and poblano tacos are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian option for taco night. Portabella mushrooms are a great meat alternative thanks to their hearty texture and savory flavor. They're grilled to perfection and paired with spicy poblano peppers and sweet red onions. The filling is then piled into warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh pico de gallo and your choice of toppings. It's a fun and flavorful meal that's perfect for a summer evening.

This recipe is not only tasty but also nutritious. Portabella mushrooms are a good source of protein and various vitamins and minerals. They're low in calories and fat, making them a healthy option for those watching their weight. Poblano peppers add a nice kick of spice and are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. You can feel good about serving these tacos to your family and friends.

The best part about these tacos is that they're highly customizable. Set out a variety of toppings and let everyone build their own. In addition to the pico de gallo, you can offer options like shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce. Get creative and experiment with different combinations. These grilled portabella and poblano tacos are sure to be a hit, so fire up the grill and enjoy a tasty vegetarian feast!

Ingredients

  • tbsp canola oil 
  • 0.5 tsp chipotle chili powder 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • servings cilantro leaves 
  • small corn tortillas warmed
  • small corn tortillas warmed
  • 0.5 head garlic 
  • servings guacamole 
  • tsp juice of lime 
  • servings lime wedges 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  •  poblano pepper whole
  •  portabello mushrooms whole cleaned
  • large onion red cut into six 2" slices
  •  roma tomatoes diced
  • tablespoon potatoes plus more for potato water
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • servings cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • grill
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat a lightly oiled grill on medium-high heat.While the grill is heating up, prepare the pico de gallo. In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, salt and lime juice. Set aside.Next, prepare the grilled portabella filling.
  2. Remove the stems from the portabellas, and discard. Using a spoon, scrape out the dark gills from the underside of the mushroom caps.Lightly brush the portabellas and the onions on both sides with canola oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.Arrange the mushrooms, onion, and poblano on the hot grill, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until the mushrooms are softened and the onion is lightly charred.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board.
  4. Remove the stem and seeds from the poblano, and discard.
  5. Cut the poblano and the portabellas into thin strips, and roughly chop the onion.
  6. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with lime juice and chipotle powder until well coated.To assemble, arrange 2 tortillas per plate, and divide the mushroom filling evenly between them.
  7. Serve with pico de gallo and bowls of the different toppings so that everyone can garnish their tacos as they please.

Nutrition Facts

Calories561kcal
Protein11.52%
Fat47.75%
Carbs40.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
113.19
Glycemic Load
22.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.578695652174%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.42mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
7.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:561.13kcal
28.06%
Fat:30.97g
47.65%
Saturated Fat:8.5g
53.12%
Carbohydrates:59.46g
19.82%
Net Carbohydrates:49.52g
18.01%
Sugar:7g
7.78%
Cholesterol:30mg
10%
Sodium:458.92mg
19.95%
Protein:16.81g
33.61%
Phosphorus:631.28mg
63.13%
Selenium:39µg
55.72%
Vitamin C:33.09mg
40.1%
Fiber:9.94g
39.75%
Vitamin B3:7.73mg
38.66%
Calcium:322.03mg
32.2%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.29%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.65%
Copper:0.6mg
30.12%
Potassium:890.28mg
25.44%
Magnesium:95.08mg
23.77%
Vitamin E:3.57mg
23.77%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.35%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.33%
Vitamin K:20.22µg
19.26%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.23%
Vitamin A:848.81IU
16.98%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.65%
Folate:62.12µg
15.53%
Iron:2.22mg
12.31%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.35%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.72%