Tacos de Hongos con Pipián Verde (Mushroom Green Pipian Tacos)
Seared mushrooms in green pumpkin seed sauce on warm tortillas, with sharp pickled red onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Green mole (pipian verde) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms in two batches for 6 minutes each until deep golden and dry.
12 min - 2
Return all the mushrooms to the pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt.
- 3
Stir in your ready made green mole, pipian verde (see the base recipe) with 4 tbsp water and warm gently for 4 minutes.
4 min - 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds a side.
- 5
Fill each tortilla with the mushrooms, pickled red onions and coriander. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Salt the mushrooms after they brown. Early salt makes them release water and steam.
- Use a mix of oyster, shiitake and chestnut mushrooms for texture.
- Add the sauce off a high heat so it stays creamy.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days in the fridge, filling separate from tortillas. Reheat the filling until steaming hot all through.
Questions
Can I use another vegetable?
Yes, roasted cauliflower or courgette work well. Cut into small pieces so they sit in a taco.
How many tacos is that?
Three per person. Make it four if you have big appetites.
Can I add cheese?
Yes, crumbled queso fresco or feta, which makes it vegetarian but not vegan or dairy free.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Tortas de Pollo en Salsa Verde (Chicken Torta Sandwiches)
EFNFDFBirria de Pollo (Quick Chicken Birria)
DFEFNFTacos de Pollo con Mole y Cebolla Encurtida (Shredded Chicken Mole Tacos)
GFDFEFTacos de Hongos en Chile Colorado (Red Chilli Mushroom Tacos)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.