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Crispy and golden parmesan crusted mushrooms piled on a plate.

Parmesan Crusted Mushroom Tacos

Ashley
These parmesan crusted mushroom tacos are a fun twist on a classic favorite! Meaty oyster mushrooms are battered in parmesan breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy – then loaded into soft tortillas with arugula pesto tossed greens, pickled onions, and micro cilantro – making for a unique take on tacos that is sure to be a favorite!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Crispy Parmesan Mushrooms:

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper divided
  • 1 cup vegan parmesan cheese finely minced or quickly pulsed in a food processor
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 12 oz oyster mushrooms sliced thin
  • 2 cups canola oil for frying

Arugula Pesto:

  • 2 cups packed arugula
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • ¼ - ½ cup water

Tacos:

  • Warmed corn tortillas
  • Roughly chopped spring mix
  • Vegan feta optional
  • Pickled red onions
  • Cilantro microgreens
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • For the crispy parmesan mushrooms, create a dredging station. In one shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until fully combined. The batter should be quite thick – enough to coat the back of a spoon – if it’s too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time, until you reach the right consistency.
  • In a second bowl, mix the parmesan, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until thoroughly combined.
  • Working in batches, toss the mushrooms in the flour batter, ensuring they’re fully coated. Using a slotted spoon, tap off any excess batter, then place the battered mushrooms in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture, tossing to coat. Repeat until all the mushrooms are battered and coated.
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat – the oil should be about ½ – inch deep. Working in batches, fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack or paper-towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the arugula pesto. Place all its ingredients, starting with only ¼ cup of water, into a blender and pulse until smooth, adding more water if you want a runnier consistency. Set aside.
  • To build the tacos, spread some pesto on the bottom of a warmed tortilla. Top with a small handful of mixed greens, followed by a few parmesan crusted mushrooms. Garnish with vegan feta, picked onion, and microgreens. Serve with fresh lemon wedges, and enjoy!
Keyword meatless tacos, oyster mushrooms, parmesan crusted tacos, taco recipe, vegan tacos
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