Pan-Seared Asparagus & Shitake Tacos
Team: Chop It Like It's Hot
Host School: Sharon Academy Middle School
Age Group: Middle School
Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus extra for pan
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
1 bunch green onions, trimmed
8 tortillas, warmed
1 cup homemade or prepared guacamole
Lime wedges
cilantro sprigs
Your favorite hot sauce
Preparation Instructions
Cut asparagus and green onions into 2" lengths and slice shiitakes.
In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, chipotle, and salt. Add asparagus, shiitakes, and green onions; toss to coat.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium- high heat. Coat with canola oil.
Place one third of vegetable mixture in the pan. Cook until asparagus is lightly charred and mushrooms are tender. Toss and turn occasionally to brown, 3 to 5 minute. Transfer to a bowl for serving; cover to keep warm.
Repeat with second third of your mixture and then the remaining third, coating the pan with canola oil in between or as needed.
Serve with heated tortillas, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro, and hot sauce.
One of the ingredients will be local, just not sure which one yet. We can easily go garlic and onions, but also want to see if we can find local asparagus.