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    Vegan instant pot taco filling

    Published: Apr 15, 2019 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Maria · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These Vegan Mushroom & Black Bean Tacos are a perfect meal option for anyone looking for a quick and easy-to-make vegan meal. With only 30 minutes required to make and minimal ingredients needed, this recipe is a game-changer. Not only is it satisfying and delicious, but it's also healthy, making it an excellent addition to your weekly meal plan.

    Vegan mushroom and black bean tacos in corn shells topped with lettuce and vegan sour cream
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🌮 Ingredients
    • 🍄 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Directions
    • 👩‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • ❄️ Storing
    • 🥄 Serving Suggestions
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 🍅 Similar Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • It takes only 30 minutes to make.
    • Minimal ingredients required, making it an easy and affordable recipe.
    • This vegan taco filling is packed with nutrients from mushrooms, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
    • It's a filling and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.
    • It's a great option for anyone looking to reduce their meat consumption while still enjoying the same satisfying texture and flavor.
    • meaty and chewy, just like traditional taco filling, without using any animal products.

    🌮 Ingredients

    • White button or baby bella mushrooms - Clean and chop the mushrooms finely to resemble ground beef. Mushrooms are a great vegan substitute for meat and add a meaty texture to the dish.
    • Black beans- Drain and rinse the black beans before using. They are a good source of plant-based protein and add a rich and hearty flavor to the dish.
    • Red onion - Dice the red onion finely. They add a mild, sweet flavor to the dish and a beautiful pop of color.
    • Taco seasoning - Use a packet of taco seasoning but make sure to check the ingredients to ensure there is no dairy. This will add a lot of flavor and seasoning to the dish.
    • Fire roasted tomatoes - Use a can of fire-roasted tomatoes for an extra smoky flavor. They add a depth of flavor to the dish and make it taste more like traditional taco meat.
    • Garlic powder - Use garlic powder to add some extra flavor to the dish. Garlic is a staple in many Mexican-inspired dishes and adds a lot of savory notes.
    • Chipotle powder or smoked paprika (optional) - Adding chipotle powder or smoked paprika is optional but adds a nice smoky flavor to the dish.
    • Salt: Add salt to taste to enhance the flavors in the dish.
    Vegan instant pot mushroom and black bean tacos all laid out on a white serving platter topped with lettuce.

    🍄 Substitutions

    If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can easily make this recipe on the stovetop by following the stove-top directions in the recipe card.

    You can also swap out the type of mushroom used and use any type of bean you have on hand. Kidney bean or pinto beans are delicious in this. Click on my blog post on how to cook kidney beans if you want to make your own.

    🔪 Directions

    Make sure to scroll to the recipe card for full step-by-step instructions.

    1. Clean and chop the mushrooms and onions.
    2. Sauté the mushrooms and onions until they brown and shrink.
    3. Add the drained and rinsed black beans, tomatoes, taco packet, seasonings, and water.
    4. Cook on medium pressure for 6 minutes.
    5. Quick release and serve with taco shells and toppings of your choice.

    👩‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can make this recipe on the stovetop by following the stove-top directions.
    • If you want to make a higher protein taco, check out this vegan taco meat made from tofu and black beans.
    • To make this recipe spicier, add more chipotle powder or smoked paprika.
    • Be sure to warm up your taco shells before filling them to prevent them from becoming soggy.
    • If you want to forgo canned beans and make your own instead check out my blog post on how to cook dried beans.

    ❄️ Storing

    This taco filling can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.

    🥄 Serving Suggestions

    This vegan taco filling pairs well with toppings such as lettuce, avocado, salsa, vegan queso and vegan sour cream. You can also serve this on top of a taco salad.

    ❓ FAQs

    What can you put in tacos instead of meat?

    Mushrooms, beans, lentils, tofu, and tempeh are great alternatives to meat in tacos.

    What is vegan taco meat made of?

    Vegan taco meat can be made from a variety of ingredients such as mushrooms, beans, lentils, tofu, and tempeh. Store bought taco meat is usually made from either soy protein or pea protein.

    Can I freeze this?

    Yes, after cooking this filling, it can be frozen in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw it out in the fridge overnight, then reheat.

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    📖 Recipe

    Vegan instant pot taco filling in corn tortillas topped with lettuce on a white serving plate.

    Vegan instant pot taco filling

    Meaty and chewy vegan mushroom and black bean tacos. Even easier to make if you have a pressure cooker. Satisfying, healthy and delicious.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 small tacos
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Maria
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    Ingredients

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    Mushroom & black bean filling

    • 1 lb package of white button or baby bella mushrooms (cleaned and chopped finely to the size of ground beef)
    • 14 ounce can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
    • ½ medium red onion (diced)
    • 1 packet of taco seasoning ( see notes to make your own)
    • 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika (optional)
    • salt to taste

    Toppings & more

    • Taco shells
    • Lettuce
    • Avocado
    • Salsa
    • Vegan sour cream

    Instructions

    Pressure cooker directions

    • Clean off and chop mushrooms finely to look like ground beef. Chop the onions
      1 lb package of white button or baby bella mushrooms
    • Set pressure cooker to sautée. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sautée mushrooms and onions for 10-15 minutes, until they brown and shrink
      ½ medium red onion, 1 lb package of white button or baby bella mushrooms
    • Add drained and rinsed black beans, tomatoes, garlic powder, chipotle, taco packet, seasonings and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on medium pressure for 6 minutes. Quick release
      14 ounce can of black beans, 1 packet of taco seasoning, 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika
    • Warm up taco shells. Place filling in shells and top with toppings of your choice.
    • Place filling in shells and top with toppings of your choice.

    Stove top directions

    • Clean off and chop mushrooms finely to look like ground beef. Chop onions
      1 lb package of white button or baby bella mushrooms
    • Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large pan on medium heat. Heat pan for 5 minutes. Sautée mushrooms and onions for 10-15 minutes, until they brown and shrink
      1 lb package of white button or baby bella mushrooms, ½ medium red onion
    • Add drained and rinsed black beans, tomatoes, taco packet and seasonings.
      14 ounce can of black beans, 1 packet of taco seasoning, 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika, salt to taste
    • Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Add water if needed.
    • Warm up taco shells. Place filling in shells and top with toppings of your choice.

    Notes

    To make your own taco seasoning:
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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