Recipes | Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Ontario-grown cremini mushrooms are available year-round, but that doesn’t make them any less special. In this recipe, these versatile beauties get cozy with classic Mexican flavours in these summer-forward Chipotle Mushroom Tostadas. Complemented with a lush Avocado Crema, jalapeños, and radish, these tostadas hit every tasting note from deep and earthy to bright and fresh.
Ingredients
Servings
For the Chipotle Mushrooms:
- 5-6 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 2 Small Limes, Juiced
- 2 Tbsp. Neutral Oil
- 2 Lbs. Ontario Cremini Mushrooms, Halved
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1/2 Cup Beer (We Used Lager)
- 1 Tsp. Honey
For the Avocado Crema:
- 2 Avocados, Coarsely Chopped
- 1 Clove Garlic, Coarsely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
For the Tostadas:
- 8-12 Corn Tortillas
- 1 Tbsp. Neutral Oil
- 1 Jalapeño, sliced thin on a mandolin
- 1 Watermelon Radish, Julienne
- For Sprinkling Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set them aside.Step 2
Place the chipotle peppers in a food processor and add the lime juice. Blitz until smooth.Step 3
Heat the neutral oil in a large cast-iron skillet until shimmering. Working in batches, sear all the mushrooms cut-side-down until golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.Step 4
Add the tomato paste and the chipotle puree to the skillet. Sauté for a minute or two and then stir in the beer and honey. Bring to a simmer and return the mushrooms to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.Step 5
While the mushrooms are simmering, brush the corn tortillas all over with 1 tablespoon of the neutral oil.Step 6
Arrange the tortillas on the prepared baking sheets and bake them for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp.Step 7
While the tortillas are baking, place the ingredients for the Avocado Crema in a food processor and blitz until smooth.Step 8
Place 2-3 tortillas on a plate and spread a little of the avocado crema on top of each. Top the crema with the chipotle mushrooms, watermelon radish, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
