These Vegan Portobellos Tacos are full of flavor! Made with sheet-pan roasted portobello mushrooms in a delicious chipotle marinade, with vegan Cilantro Cream, avocado, pickled onions, and roasted peppers. Smoky, spicy and “meaty’ these vegan tacos are hearty and delicious. With a 45-second video.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ― Aristotle
It doesn’t take much to make these incredibly flavorful Sheet-Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos – smoky, spicy and “meaty” – these vegan tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers!
Chipotles give portobellos their deep smoky heat, while Vegan Cilantro Crema and Pickled Onions give them a delicious punch of flavor. But if pressed for time, free to swap out basic guacamole or Avocado for the Cilantro Crema and trade out the roasted onion for the pickled onions.
At the base of the tacos are warm refried black beans, which add a delicious richness without fat or dairy. If feeling energetic – know you can always make your own refried beans….on the stove or in an instant pot. 🙂
A lot of flavor happening here friends, with not a lot of calories, and no animals involved. Just plants. My favorite kind of meal.
Chipotle Portobellos Tacos/ 30-second video
These Sheet Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos are pretty affordable too! Here is another recipe for Sheet Pan Tacos that are also vegan and yummy – Crispy Sheet pan Jackfruit Tacos !
I’ve been thinking a lot about habits lately. The simple things we routinely do on most days that contribute to feeling alive and joyful, and the ones that do the opposite. And there are plenty of the opposite. For me it starts with just looking at these. Sitting with what is. Then honestly asking myself, am I happy with the way things are?
Is there a small habit I could drop, or a small one that I could begin, that would bring more joy into my days? I’m talking small here friends. Like – actually doing those shoulder exercises my physical therapist prescribed, drinking more water, making my bed when I get up, lighting a candle, or staying off electronic devices first thing in the morning.
Then acknowledging that I create my life- taking responsibility for what is, and what I can change. If I want. I think the problem is most days we just do what we habitually do, without really being aware or intentional. And life goes on like this…
And one day we wake up and realize, we are not happy, we are not healthy, we are not where we want to be. AT ALL.
For some of you, who are thinking about becoming a vegetarian or vegan, but are overwhelmed by the huge changes this would present, I encourage you to start small.
Perhaps you could start with just one meal a day. Like breakfast, or lunch.
And once you got comfortable with that, then do two vegan meals. Little steps.
The vegan Cilantro Crema will last up to 10 days in the fridge and can be used on Mexican Baked Potatoes, Burrito Bowls, Enchilada Pie or simply as dip for cut up veggies! You could also substitute mashed, seasoned avocado or guacamole for this.
The quick-pickled onions are a breeze, you’ve most likely made these before and probably already have them on hand! They take 10 minutes and add a punch of flavor.
So there you have it…. super easy and yummy. Repurpose the leftovers ( if any) into a burrito bowl.
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Vegan Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Portobellos
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3
- Category: Vegan Main
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
Sheet-Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos – smoky, spicy and “meaty” – these VEGAN tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers! Make them in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 extra large portobello mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ an onion – optional
Chipotle Marindade
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons canned Chipotle in Adobo sauce ( SAUCE ONLY)
- 1 minced garlic clove ( or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- salt to taste
4 tortillas, warmed
1 can refried black beans, warmed
Optional Garnishes: cilantro, pickled onions, Vegan Cilantro Crema or guacamole or sliced avocado.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425F
Slice the portobellos into ½ inch thick wedges and slice bell pepper in to ½ thick strips. If adding onion, cut into ½ inch thick rings or half moons.
Place all on a sheet-pan lined sheet pan & Mix marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
Brush both sides of mushrooms liberally with the marinade, then remaining red bell pepper and onion lightly. Sprinkle portobellos with salt. Roast 20 minutes or until portobellos are fork-tender.
While this is roasting, heat the beans any prep any additional garnishes. Pickled onions and Vegan cilantro Crema both take about 10 minutes to make. Or simply use avocado slices.
When ready to serve, warm the tortillas ( over a gas flame on the stove, or in a toaster oven) and spread generously with the refried black beans. Divide chipotle portobellos and peppers (and onions if used)among the tortillas. Top with Cilantro Crema, Poblano Salsa, or avocado, fresh cilantro and optional pickled onions.
Notes
This makes 4-6 hearty tacos .
Keywords: vegan tacos, vegan taco recipes, mushroom tacos, mushroom taco recipes, portobello tacos, sheet-pan dinners
I recently have made the switch to a plant-based life, and this was one of the first recipes I made. It was so amazing, even my picky partner was in awe over this dish. It genuinely was so simple, yet had the most delicious and bold flavor. It was one of those recipes that gave me excitement and the comfort to finally make the switch. Everything from the pickled onions to the vegan cilantro crema complimented the portobello mushrooms perfectly! This will absolutely be a recipe I share with my friends and family just to prove that vegan recipes can absolutely knock traditional cooking out of the park.
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That is awesome Payton! So happy you both liked it!
These were utterly amazing. I made everything except the crema (didn’t want to clean out big Cuisinart). I will definitely make these again AND I will share this recipe with friends and family. Yummers!
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Yay and thanks!
Found this recipe while sitting in grocery store parking lot. Searched “ideas vegan dinner tonight”. This was super quick and easy, and everyone said it is a keeper. I also roasted diced sweet potato, an Anaheim chili and jalapeños in addition to what recipe calls for. I had pickled red onions already in frig which are so tasty on these tacos. Topped them with avocado, cilantro and some Valentina. Didn’t make the cilantro cream but will next time. So yummy!!
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Glad you enjoyed!
I love all your recipes and can’t wait to try this one! Is there a chipotle substitute since my family does NOT like spice—sad for them!
how about chili powder and smoked paprika
One of my favorites! That’s exactly how I started eating vegan–I started small. I was doing VB6 (vegan before 6!) Which is super easy to do with plant based butter. Almond butter sandwiches for lunch or hummus and veggies.
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My parents and I are trying vegan for 30 days for health reasons. My dad is a little spoiled, as my mom is Italian and a chef. I found this recipe and my dad must have said 5 times “THIS is delicious!!! This is DE-licious.” Suffice to say, it was delicious, we will be making it again. Thanks for this recipe! I didn’t take any pictures because we dug right in, but it was beautiful and so colorful!
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Love it! Great to hear!
awesome
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Follow up post:
So I received my first shipment from Misfit Market which included portobello, shiitake and oyster mushrooms as well as 2 red and 2 orange bell peppers. The first thing that came to mind was to make a triple batch of the marinade from this recipe. Today I used a handful of the roasted gold in a frittata with some Kalamata olives! Oh my, my, my! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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If you haven’t made this yet make your list now and prepare it for your next dinner. Hubby said “If vegan tastes like this I could support it!” Winner winner vegan dinner!
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Thanks Adrienne!
I wanted to make this for lunch, so put it on a bed of cabbage instead of tortillas. My husband asked if we could have it every week!
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Absolutely delicious. I used the pickled onion recipe and the cilantro vegan creme sauce. This meal is a definite addition to my meal rotation.
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I have found your recipes delicious with layers of flavors. This is one (of many) that works so well working from home – on my lunch break I chop the veggies (10 mins) and make the marinade (5 min). Then at dinner time, its just bake, pull out some salsa, chop up the avocado and serve. I also love the spice level on your recipes and this one is no exception – more flavorful than most plant based recipes.
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Love it Mary!
Hello
Recipe looks yum! I’m not a fan of mushrooms. Can you suggest a replacement?
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Have you tried Jackfruit?
I really don’t like mushrooms either, but my boyfriend does, so I tried this with him in mind. I ended up loving this recipe more than him. The flavor is great, and not “mushroomy” tasting!
I HAVE MADE THIS SO MANY TIMES. THE BEST FLAVOR EVER XOXOX
YOU WILL NOT REGRET MAKING THIS FOR DINNER OR LUNCH !!!
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Haha-love it Debbie thanks!!!
What can I use to sub out the adobo? I don’t live in the States and can’t find a suitable can of chipotle.
How about adding another 1-2 tablespoons oil plus 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ?
We had a vegan friend visit and I decided to try this recipe. Omg. Really a delicious surprise. Usually when I try vegan meals I feel kind of hungry afterwards but this was so tasty and filing I am totally going to make it again! Thank you.
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This is my favourite new recipe! The tacos are delicious, with lots of fresh flavour and contrasting textures. Be sure to make the pickled onions – they add colour, flavour and crunch.
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This looks really good! Just wondering what kind of tortillas do you use?
Thank you
I usually use a corn/flour blend- they have them at Trader Joes.
Thanks Sylvia!These are amazing, big on flavour and texture and yet easy to prepare. Yumm,yumm,we loved it…Also had some Mexican Slaw left over from the other day,that went well with these tacos, too.
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Perfect Nora!
Wow! Easy recipe, fresh ingredients, and complex flavors!
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My husband loved this one! He loves chipotle so I just went heavy with it and he approved. I made my own refried beans and fresh corn tortillas and it was a divine dinner.
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Silvia, I have made these 3-5 times already for my non-vegan friends as an intro to veganism – and it’s been a hit every time. Thanks for your contributions to this world, big and small!
Awwww- thanks Chrissie!
This is delicious! This is the first full vegan recipe my mother and I have ever eaten. We decided to try out a plant based diet because we both needed a serious change for health reasons. We are excited to try more of your recipes. We made the cilantro crema to go with the tacos and it was just as yummy! Thank you for your post. Your recipes are going to help us transition so much easier than we had originally thought.
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Awwww, that is awesome. Great to hear and best wishes on your health journey.
Very easy to make and very good. Made my own refried black beans, but still great stuff
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Thanks so much and so happy you liked it!
These were just so delicious!! I made the pickled onions (added radishes), and green cilantro sauce to go with it. It was a huge hit at my house. Thank you so much!! I’ve been so confused about eating vegan without having no options. Your web site came at precisely the right moment. I cannot wait to try so many of your recipes. Thank you!!!
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Thanks Kelley, I’m so glad you enjoyed this!
This was so simple and SO delicious. I recently decided to incorporate more vegan meals into my diet and have made some truly awful dishes from vegan cookbooks. Thank you for an amazing meal!
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Awesome Jeff! Glad you liked this. 🙌
Your tortillas look wonderful in this recipe!
Did you just warm the tortillas over the stove burner?
Any tricks to this?
Mine never look this good.
Any secret to share?
I do! I have a gas burner, so I place them directly over the burner(medium heat) and turn them with tongs until they start to blister a bit. If you have an electric stove you do also do this in a dry skillet.
Wow! So delicious! We made these last night and they were honestly our favorite meal of the year. Excellent. Highly Recommend! (+ Try that quick-pickled onions tip! I’d never pickled before and that recipe is so quick, easy and to die for – YUM!)
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This was fabulous! I made it exactly as described and even my meat loving husband was impressed.
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Restaurant quality! Very very good…thank you!
Thanks Martha!