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Gochujang Mushroom Tacos
These gochujang mushroom tacos are bold, saucy, and fast—exactly what taco night needs. Add cabbage, lime, and a creamy drizzle for that hot-and-crunchy balance.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
25
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Fast skillet filling: Mushrooms cook quickly and soak up the gochujang sauce in one pan. Minimal prep: Simple toppings and warm tortillas make this an easy weeknight taco build.
Ingredients
Vegetables
• 16 oz cremini (Baby Bellas) mushrooms
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 large avocado, sliced
Seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp lime juice
Sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ cup mayo
Pasta & Grains
• 8 small (6 inch) tortillas
How to Make It
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup until smooth. Set aside.
2
Slice mushrooms and shred cabbage. Mince garlic. Slice avocado and set aside.
3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes undisturbed, then stir and cook another 3–4 minutes until deeply golden.
4
Add the garlic and stir. Cook 1 more minute.
5
Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the mushrooms are glazed.
6
Mix shredded cabbage, lime juice, and mayo together for the slaw in a bowl and set aside.
7
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side.
8
Assemble tacos: layer cabbage, sauced mushrooms, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.
How to Make It
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup until smooth. Set aside.
2
Slice mushrooms and shred cabbage. Mince garlic. Slice avocado and set aside.
3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes undisturbed, then stir and cook another 3–4 minutes until deeply golden.
4
Add the garlic and stir. Cook 1 more minute.
5
Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the mushrooms are glazed.
6
Mix shredded cabbage, lime juice, and mayo together for the slaw in a bowl and set aside.
7
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 30 seconds per side.
8
Assemble tacos: layer cabbage, sauced mushrooms, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.
Ingredients
Vegetables
• 16 oz cremini (Baby Bellas) mushrooms
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 large avocado, sliced
Seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp lime juice
Sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ cup mayo
Pasta & Grains
• 8 small (6 inch) tortillas
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store mushrooms separately in container for up to 4 days.
Reheat:
Reheat gently in the microwave.
Swaps
No soy sauce? Use tamari in the same amount.
No maple syrup? Use honey in the same amount; expect a slightly different sweetness and flavor.
Avo's Tip
Do not crowd pan.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Are these very spicy?
Moderately spicy; reduce gochujang for mild.
Which mushrooms work best?
Shiitake or cremini work well.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Use tamari and corn tortillas.
Quick Fixes
Mushrooms steaming instead of browning: Cook in a hot skillet in a single layer and avoid crowding the pan.
Sauce too salty or intense: Start with less gochujang/soy, then taste and adjust after the mushrooms finish cooking.
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