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Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria

Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria: Flavorful Plant-Based Twist

Discover Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria – a delightful plant-based take on traditional flavors with juicy mushrooms and jackfruit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can Young Green Jackfruit Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Oyster Mushrooms Or other mushrooms if desired
Sauce
  • 2 pieces Chiles Ancho For depth and heat
  • 2 pieces Chiles Guajillo Adjust for spice level
  • 2 pieces Chiles Pasilla Adjust for spice level
  • 2 pieces Chiles Morita Adjust for spice level
  • 4 pieces Roma Tomatoes Roasted for flavor
  • 1 piece Onion Roasted for deep flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Roasted for deep flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Marjoram Toasting enhances aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Toasting enhances aroma
Assembly
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth To adjust brothiness
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar For balancing flavors
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Warm for best taste
  • 1 cup Vegan Cheese Optional for quesabirrias

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the young green jackfruit, then simmer with onion and bay leaf for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast dried chiles, soak in boiling water for 15 minutes, then blend all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  3. Cook oyster mushrooms until golden, then add jackfruit and sauce, simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Warm corn tortillas, fill with mixture, and optionally dip for quesabirrias before cooking until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Prep sauce a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Thaw frozen tacos overnight before reheating.

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