Mushroom, Spinach & Goats Cheese Taco
11/16/2016
El Taco!
As you might start to gather, the recipes I post lately are hassle free, so easy & requires minimal preparation time! With my work schedule it's almost impossible to spend much time in the kitchen which I miss. I find cooking to be a sense of therapy, I love the feeling it gives me where I slowly start to relax and fall in my element allowing me to forget about my day and just de-stress. A lot of people get tense when they cook which in turn makes it a not so enjoyable process - but if you just go along and follow your instincts its more enjoyable than you think -- don't get me wrong, I've had stressful occasions when I'm cooking breakfast for instance, preparing lunch ahead of time, kettle has just boiled and coffee needs to be made, oil in the pan is cooking fast and not all my ingredients are prepped & chopped. We've all had those days and by the time the food is done we're not hungry anymore. Who am I kidding? There's never a time where I won't be hungry to eat what I've prepared, especially if it's these taco babies.
This is a meat-friendly dish which is surprisingly light and the consistency of the mushrooms makes this quite a meaty alternative. I don't wait for Tuesday to come around, I enjoy tacos far too much. I just love the taste of cilantro (aka: coriander) and I think that is where my love for mexican lies. I've naturally been brought up eating Italian & French food so it will always have a close place to my heart, but Mexican food is a love that I came to find for myself - give me guacamole with cilantro anytime! Nothing beats the homemade kind. Right less jibber jabber lets get this taco party started.
INGREDIENTS:
x2tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Corn soft tortillas
(I used old El Paso tortilla bowls this time round but any tortilla will do)
x1 Packet of Baby button Mushrooms
x2 Handful of spinach
Sprinkles of Feta or Goats Cheese
x1 Ripe & Ready Avocado
Sour Cream to serve
Salt&Pepper to taste
Cilantro
HOW TO:
Start by frying the mushrooms in a little olive oil just until they brown, once the oil starts to absorb you might want to add some water to help soften them. This is a very short process and cooking will only take 2-3 minutes tops. Once the mushrooms are close to done, add in the spinach and let it wilt. (Sautéed Kale would definitely work nicely for this recipe)
*You could heat your taco shells slightly to have them warm but this step is not necessary.
Time to fill the tortillas. Start by adding some avocado as your base, followed by the mushroom and spinach mixture, and x1tsp of sour cream per tortilla then garnish with crumbles of goat cheese as well, as a nice handful of cilantro.
Et voila, simple yet delicious.
Note! You are going to want more than one so prepare a few extra in advance. Not hungry? Have leftovers? Great! Lunch for tomorrow is sorted, better safe than sorry wouldn't you say?
Bon Appetit!
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF CILANTRO
Cilantro is a herb known to help calm the nerves by decreasing anxiety which in results help with a good nights sleep. Studies have shown that high amounts of cilantro can result in the same effects as an anti anxiety drug such as valium. so with the stress load from work lately - sign me up!
Heavy Metal Detoxification
With all that we consume, conscious of it or not there are always a few traces of metal which passes into our system. This could come from non- organic foods or even foods that have been cooked in aluminium, or from pakaging. Cilantro is a well known herb to help flush the system from unwanted metal in our bodies which in turn makes us healthier, and less prone to getting sick.
Natural Deodorant
By ingesting Cilantro we are being cleaned from the inside out. This helps to get rid of unwanted toxins from our liver and kidneys, which results in making us smell nicer. Here's an interesting one, Cilantro is actually used as a perfume ingredient due to it's powerful and spicy aroma.
Soothes Digestion & Anti- Inflammatory
A natural home remedy to help aid digestion, this herb is good for various cases such as nausea , stomach pains and upset stomachs. Just brew yourself a tea made fresh from the leaves and should have a prompt relief. Cilantro also helps with inflammation.
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