Mushroom Carnitas

From Vegan Richa

Ingredients:

1 onion, sliced thinly 

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 

12 oz. mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini) 

¼ cup orange juice

2 tsp lime juice

1 tbl soy sauce or tamari for gluten free or coconut aminos for soyfree 

Carnitas Spices:

1 tsp cumin, ground 

2 tsp coriander ground 

1.5 tsp smoked paprika 

1.5 tsp oregano 

¼ tsp black pepper 

½ tsp or more chipotle pepper 

1-2 tsp chili powder 

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Directions: 

Preheat oven 400˚F

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat baking mat.

• Put sliced onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add orange juice, lime, soy sauce. 

• Mix thoroughly. Let sit and marinate for 10-15 minutes. Or cover and chill for an hour. 

• Mix spice mixture and sprinkle over mushrooms. Toss well to coat. 

• Spread the mushroom mixture onto the lined baking dish into an even layer. Bake 30 minutes.   

• After 15 minutes, toss and make sure mushroom edges are not burning! if you think mushrooms
are cooking fast, lower heat to 350˚F - Cooking time depends on thickness of sliced mushrooms. 

• Serve in tacos or wraps or in bowl with avocado/guacamole, salsa, beans.