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Spicy Vegan Mushroom Tacos

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I’ve been increasingly trying to limit my meat intake by substituting my usual beef, chicken, or fish for veggies or soy products. Just cuz ya know good for the planet, good for us, and good to shake things up a bit. This recipe is perfect for Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, or any day you feel like. The mushrooms are filling and make for a good, flavorful substitute. Plus, it’s super easy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms
  • Tomato
  • Onion
  • Arugula
  • Lemon & lime
  • Cilantro
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic & Onion Powder
  • Salt, Pepper, & Red Pepper Flakes
  • Oyster Sauce
  • Sriracha

Directions

Cut the mushrooms in fairly small slices. Put them into a bowl and dress with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oyster sauce. Add butter to pan on medium high heat then add the mushroom mixture. While that cooks, dice the tomato and onion and put the tortilla on medium heat. When it’s just warm and a little crispy (or crispy to your liking), take it off and plate it. Lay arugula onto the tortilla, add cooked mushrooms, onion, tomato, cilantro, sriracha, lime juice.

AND BOOM. Delicious, healthy and easy spicy vegan mushroom tacos!

Bar Verde in the East Village – Carnivore Girl Loves Vegan Food

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I once was “keto”, if you haven’t seen this diet fad trending all over the internet, I’ll inform you. I’m no expert but the keto diet is basically a high fat, low carb diet. A huge staple in this diet is meat. So yeah, bacon, sure that’s keto. And from someone who once did the keto diet, meaning I ate a shiii ton of meat, probably more than the average woman should, I can personally tell you that VEGAN FOOD IS GOOD.

I recently made a reservation at Bar Verde in NYC, not aware it was ALL vegan. After finding out, I decided not to change the reservation (more like I was unable to). My prime time reservation was one of the last in the area. Due to limited outdoor dining capacity because of Covid on this bright and sunny NYC day in February, the claws were out when it came to locking down a reservation. So figured, I’d give this vegan Mexican spot a try. Atmosphere was on point and looked like a god vibe.

I was not expecting the food to be SO GREAT. From their nachos with butternut squash cheese to their quesadillas with cashew cheese, and trust me I love cheese, I thoroughly enjoyed this faux fromage. Everything left me feeling light and energized, yet full, and ready to take on the rest of the sunny NYC day. And even though I won’t be going vegan, I am definitely more inclined to swap out some of my animal based eats for plant.

  • Nachos // Butternut Queso, Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Cashew Crema, Guacamole, Jalapeno, Radish
  • Cremini Mushroom + Caramelized Onion Quesadilla // Epazote, Spicy Cashew Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Salsa Verde
  • Esquites // Grilled Corn, Chipotle Lime Crema,
    Almond Cotija, Red Peppers, Mix Queso
  • Churros + Chocolate