Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, Mexican night, Taco Tuesday, or plain ‘ole Wednesday, these vegan Mexican recipes are dishes you NEED in your life!
I hope you’re hungry because this collection of vegan Mexican recipes will blow your mind!
I don’t know about you, but when I think of comfort food, Mexican food often comes to mind.
Mexican food is filled with flavours, spices, and seasoning, like cumin, chilli powder, and garlic. Plus, one of my favourite fresh herbs, cilantro. Always optional. 😉
These Mexican recipes to follow are incredibly flavourful and utterly delicious. Enjoy!
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Another reason to love Mexican food?
(As if you need another reason!)
But Mexican recipes can be quite healthy.
These vegan Mexican recipes consist of whole grains, beans, avocado, and loads of veggies! Perfect for watching your waistline and eating a wholesome diet.
So who’s ready for this?
I’ve got everything from starters and dips to vegan tacos (of course!), burritos, casseroles, salad bowls, soup, and more!
Starters, Dips, and Chips
You know, the good stuff! 😉
Here you’ll find sharing platters like vegan nachos to all the dips and garnishes you’ll ever need to satisfy your craving for Mexican food.
Jackfruit Nachos
Shredded jackfruit smothered in homemade, smoky BBQ sauce tops this gorgeous platter of nacho chips. Perfect for sharing on game night, movie night, or pretty much any night! With hearty black beans, sweet corn and spicy jalapeno, your taste buds will be thanking you!
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Pineapple Pico de Gallo
A fun twist on salsa brings you this sweet and spicy pineapple pico de gallo. It's refreshing and sweet from fresh pineapple combined with spicy jalapeno (or serrano) peppers. With just 6 ingredients, you can whip this up in no time.
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Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade tortilla chips are ready in no time and there is no oil needed. It's the perfect crunchy snack when that chip craving strikes, with zero guilt attached. Serve these up with your favourite dairy free sour cream, guac, salsa, or pico!
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4-Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Want to make guacamole in a pinch? This easy guacamole recipe cuts down on all that chopping. It's so quick and simple to whip up, with only 4 ingredients required. But it tastes so amazing, no one would EVER guess you took a shortcut.
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Pico de Gallo by The Forked Spoon
Full of all the fresh flavors that remind you of your favorite taqueria, this homemade pico de gallo takes little more than 10 minutes to prepare. For best results, finely dice the tomatoes and onion into tiny pieces, ensuring you get as much flavor in each bite!
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Homemade Black Bean Chips
Black bean chips make a healthy alternative to your favourite salty snack! These crispy delights are perfect for dipping in all your favourite dips like guacamole, pico de gallo and any of your favourite salsas.
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Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde by Wholesome Yum
Learn how to make this EASY creamy tomatillo avocado salsa verde recipe. Just 20 minutes to prepare green avocado salsa (a.k.a. roasted tomatillo salsa). Perfect for spreading on tacos or dunking with your favourite chips.
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Mango habanero salsa is the PERFECT blend of sweet and spicy. Delicious and totally addictive with just 7 ingredients!
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Vegan Chilaquiles with Silken Tofu Scramble by Home Cooked Roots
The breakfast of champions…this vegan chilaquiles with silken tofu scramble is layered with so much plant-based goodness. Homemade vegan nacho cheese, roasted potatoes, silken tofu scramble, black beans and more baked over tortilla chips.
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Oil Free Refried Beans
A super simple recipe for DELICIOUS, oil free refried beans that you can whip up in just 25 minutes.
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Tacos and Burritos
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or really, just any day, these tacos and burritos have got you covered!
With tons of different vegan taco options, there is something here for everyone. From veggies to tofu, to tempeh, to beans, I’ve got you covered.
Veggie Ground Tacos
Hearty, meaty and absolutely mouth watering veggie ground taco meat is perfect when that taco craving hits! Seasoned with homemade taco seasoning, and made using 100% wholesome ingredients. You're going to love these!
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Mexican Inspired Vegan Tofu Tacos by Eat With Clarity
Meet your new favorite Sunday night dinner recipe: Mexican inspired vegan tofu tacos! These easy vegan tacos are bursting with flavor with every bite, made with simple ingredients, and bound to impress the biggest meat eater.
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Jackfruit Burritos
Shredded jackfruit smothered in a delicious homemade sauce combined with brown rice, hearty black beans, sweet corn, fresh tomato and cilantro and wrapped up to make all your burrito dreams come true! Incredibly delicious, with tons of flavour in every single bite.
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Quick + Easy Jackfruit Fajitas
These jackfruit fajitas are perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavourful for an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in 25 minutes. You don't want to miss this one on your next Mexican night!
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Vegan Eggplant Carnitas Tacos by Rhian's Recipes
These Vegan Eggplant Carnitas Tacos are full of flavour, seriously meaty, and really satisfying. They're a great healthy, plant-based dinner for Mexican night!
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The Best Vegan Tempeh Tacos by Happy Kitchen
Chipotle corn salsa, fresh and zesty tomato Pico de Gallo, crunchy tacos complete with mouth-watering tempeh taco meat come together and create the BEST vegan tempeh tacos you'll ever have. These tacos boom with the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers, sweet roasted corn, tangy tomato salsa and savory vegan taco meat that will leave you craving more!
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Crispy Potato Tacos with Black Beans + Slaw
Feast your eyes on these gorgeous, flavourful, seriously mouth watering potato tacos! Crispy, delicious potatoes, combined with hearty black beans and a fresh, creamy slaw equals taco perfection! Great for Taco Tuesday, Thursday, or just about any day!
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Vegan Pinto Bean Tacos by Diabetes Strong
These healthy, fresh, and flavorful Vegan Pinto Bean Tacos are the best way to impress your friends next Taco Tuesday! Ready in less than 20 minutes, and you only need 8 ingredients.
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Portobello Mushroom Fajitas [Oil Free]
Portobello mushroom fajitas with crisp peppers and onions are loaded with all your favourite toppings for your next Taco Tuesday! The homemade fajita seasoning delivers big flavour, and these are guaranteed to please a crowd.
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Easy Homemade Vegan Bean Burrito by Nutritiously
Easy & high protein vegan bean burritos! We love this quick and healthy Mexican veggie burrito, it's perfect for meal prep or a to-go lunch. Easily customizable, this kid-friendly wholesome comfort meal is so filling, rich in fiber and a true family favorite.
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Easy Black Bean Tostadas by The Vegan Atlas
The nice thing about serving tostadas is that everyone can construct their own at the table, making it easy on the cook. These easy vegan black bean tostadas make a quick weeknight meal for the family or fun fare to serve to company.
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Bowls and Casseroles
Here you’ll find vegan Mexican recipes in a bowl for one or more, including taco bowls and taco soups.
Plus easy casserole dishes that you can prepare ahead and toss in the oven at dinner time. Easy meals the entire family will love.
Oil Free Mexican Buddha Bowl
Brown rice, sweet corn, smoky, hearty black beans, a beautiful tomato salad, rich avocado with fresh cilantro and lime juice come together in this alluring Mexican Buddha bowl. So many flavours, wonderful texture, and perfectly wholesome.
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Sweet Potato Vegan Burrito Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce by Bowls are the New Plates
Are you looking for the most delicious, vegan burrito bowl recipe ever? You just found it! Mexican seasoned roasted sweet potatoes are topped with THE BEST Creamy Chipotle Sauce in this super easy recipe, made in just 30 minutes!
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Vegan Enchilada Casserole
Packed with big, bold flavour, this veggie packed, vegan enchilada casserole is the perfect Mexican dish to switch up your Mexican night routine. It's beautiful, it's colourful, and it's utterly delicious. Plus, everything cooks together in the oven, even the quinoa!
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Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas by A Plantiful Path
These Quinoa and Black Bean Enchiladas are easy to make, and are super delicious! Satisfy your Mexican cravings while staying on your oil-free plant based diet. You can make the rich and flavorful enchilada sauce as spicy or mild as you wish by adjusting the spices.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup [Vegan Chili]
Delicious, hearty and flavourful! This simply delicious vegan chili is the perfect way to enjoy a nutrient dense meal that is packed with flavour and 'good for you' ingredients. It's so easy to make, it practically makes itself. Just add ALL the ingredients, and let the magic happen.
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Vegan Chipotle Bowls by Dishing out Health
Vegan Chipotle Bowls with black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, and chipotle cashew cream. These healthy, gluten free bowls are perfect for make-ahead lunches or easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy Mexican Bean Soup by Veggie Desserts
This easy vegan Mexican Bean Soup is a hearty bowl full of flavour. It's rammed with beans and veggies, and is deliciously spiced and warming. The best thing is you can make this recipe in just 15 minutes!
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All Things Stuffed
When you’re craving something hearty in the form of vegan Mexican recipes, you’ll definitely want to try these stuffed veggie options.
Using veggies in place of taco shells or tortillas keeps the calorie count lower for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Vegan Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Walnut Cheese Sauce
Mexican stuffed peppers are filled with your favourite taco flavours, without the shell. Quinoa, black beans, corn and salsa make an incredible stuffing for these beautiful peppers. Top if off with some homemade guacamole or my personal favourite, my walnut queso.
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Mexican Vegan Zucchini Boats [Low Calorie Recipe]
This time, halved and hollowed zucchini replace the calorie dense tortilla wrap for a Mexican zucchini burrito boat. Filled with rice and black beans and then topped with any of your favourite garnishes. Think jalapeno, cilantro, corn, tomato and a squeeze of fresh lime.
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Vegan Enchilada Stuffed Bell Peppers by Eating By Elaine
These vegan enchilada stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor and texture. They're stuffed with a satisfying mixture of quinoa, black beans, diced veggies and cilantro. Plus, they are smothered in a homemade enchilada sauce that boasts bold flavor in this dish. This Mexican-inspired spin on stuffed bell peppers is a nutritious crowd-pleaser and is very filling.
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Vegan Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Baked Beans
It really doesn't get any better than this! All your favorites combined into one incredible dish. Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with smoky, creamy beans and then topped with rich guacamole! Does it sound crazy? Ya, maybe. But trust me, you've GOT to try this!
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Salads and Sides
These are some of the BEST vegan Mexican recipes to accompany your main course.
From fresh salads, grains, and of course, black beans cooked to perfection, there’s something for everyone here.
Burrito Zoodles
Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic with burrito zoodles! Spiralized zucchini takes the place of tortillas, topped with savoury beans and your favourite burrito toppings.
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Vegan Elote Salad [Oil Free + SO Easy!]
This twist on elote (Mexican street corn) is a little sweet and a little tangy with subtle hints of spice throughout. I'm turning the classic elote dish into a Mexican corn salad that's rich, creamy, flavourful, and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Mexican Potatoes by The Clean Eating Couple
Healthy Mexican Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Roasted to crispy perfection, paleo, whole30 and absolutely delicious - they go with everything!
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Vegan Taco Salad
If you're craving something fresh, satisfying, and full of flavour, this vegan taco salad is your answer! Packed with crunchy veggies, protein-rich beans, and all the zesty taco toppings you love.
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Coconut Lime Quinoa w/ Cilantro
Coconut quinoa with lime and cilantro is filled with fresh and tangy flavour and ready in under 20 minutes, from start to finish! Packed with protein and fiber, quinoa is not only nutritious, but it is versatile and delicious too!
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Black Bean and Corn Salad with Balsamic Vinegar by That Girl Cooks Healthy
A simple yet very tasty vegan jam packed vegan salad combination with a combination of sweet corn, black beans, quinoa, avocado and peppers just to name a few drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob that tastes like BBQ'd, without firing up the grill! Drizzled with AMAZING vegan crema fresca for the ultimate freshness and deliciousness.
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Mexican Vegan Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad by Melanie Cooks
If you like Chipotle's veggie burrito bowl, you are going to go nuts about this lunch! The contents of Chipotle-style vegan Mexican burrito bowl are made at home and layered beautifully in a mason jar!
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice by Nourish Plate
My copycat version of cilantro lime rice made in the Instant Pot. It's full of flavor and really easy to make. And turns out light and fluffy every single time. Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free.
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Instant Pot Black Beans [No Soak]
Perfect Instant Pot black beans every time! No soaking required. Add them to your favourite burritos, bowls, or toss some lime juice and cilantro in and chow down.
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Arroz Verde by A Taste For Travel
Packed with spinach and herbs, this fragrant rice dish makes a wonderful side for grilled veggies, enchiladas or bean entrees. It's also easy to make-ahead and heat up to serve.
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Let me know which of these vegan Mexican recipes you try! There are so many incredible options.
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Buon appetito
Rosa
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