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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Taco Tuesday!

I'm sure this isn't the first time I've labeled a post "Taco Tuesday," but hey, I'm a sucker for alliteration. Although I made these tacos today (and it's still Tuesday here), the recipe for these Fun & Tasty Tacos came from my weekly Farm Animal Reform Movement "Meatout Mondays" email:

Now, these were indeed "fun" and "tasty," but if this were my recipe, I would have called it something a little more delicious ... like "Beefy" Mushroom Tacos with Avocado Verde Salsa. Because that's exactly what they are. You can find the recipe here.

I didn't realize it until after buying groceries, but the recipe says to use Gardein Beefless Tips OR 3 large portabello mushroom caps. I must have skipped right over the "or" because I thought I needed both for the recipe. After I realized my error, I decided to go ahead and use a combination of marinated mushrooms and Gardein. And I'm glad I did!

This was my first time trying the Gardein Beefless Tips, and all I can say is, "Wow!" These really do have the same taste and texture as real beef tips. Granted, I haven't eaten a beef tip since at least 1994, but I'm certain this is what they taste like. The mushrooms were marinated in verde salsa, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. And then both were sauteed with frozen corn.

Then it's all topped with a salsa made from more verde sauce, diced avocado, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. I served my tacos with a side of my Dirty (South) Rice, a recipe from my upcoming cookbook. The rice is a fusion of traditional Southern dirty rice and Spanish rice.
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12 comments:

  1. ErinMarch 29, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Sounds delicious! I need to try out those beefy things from Gardein, I bet they'd make a great stew.

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  2. KariMarch 29, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I keep hearing great things about Gardein. Do you know of an inexpensive way to buy them? I mean, I love my replacement meats, but I really can't afford most of them.

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  3. TMarch 30, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Those look right up my alley, especially with the corn and lime juice, yum! Agreed though, dumb name.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Taking in vegetables on a daily basis would also make you fit. It doesn’t have to follow that you will always eat veggies daily, and every meal. This would not be too enjoyable for the kids. So instead of giving veggies in their actual appearance, try “hiding” them in salads or soups. And instead of having sauces or gravies, serving salsas would be heaps healthier. The presence of healthy fruit juices instead of sodas would also be wiser.

    Healthy cooking tips

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  5. smbpMarch 30, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    These look so GOOD- I think I just found what we are having for dinner tonight! Thanks for the link to Meatless Mondays

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  6. KristineMarch 30, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Oh wow, these look AMAZING!!!
    I would like to eat one (or 12) right now.

    xo

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  7. foodfeudMarch 30, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow, those sound great and look super tasty. Avocado with lime, cilantro, and salsa verde sounds amazing on its own.

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  8. The Chubby VegetarianMarch 30, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Always are all about alliteration.

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  9. BabetteMarch 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    The tacos look great, just like your rice... it must be so good with the corn inside.

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  10. MeloMealsMarch 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    yum!

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  11. and_i_sayMarch 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I was reading the news today and saw that there is a Sriracha cookbook. It's not vegan, but I definitely thought of you!

    http://www.ivillage.com/rooster-recipes-sriracha-cookbook/3-a-311774?obref=obnetwork

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  12. vkoMarch 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Oh, I wish everyday were Taco Tuesday- yummy!!!!

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