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38 Healthy Vegan Mexican Recipes

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Whether it’s Cinqo de Mayo, Mexican night, Taco Tuesday or plain ‘ole Wednesday, these vegan Mexican recipes are dishes you NEED in your life!

Collage of Mexican dishes: elote salad, burritos, enchilada casserole and tacos.

I hope you’re hungry, because this collection of 38 vegan Mexican recipes is going to blow your mind!

I don’t know about you, but when I think of comfort food, Mexican often comes to mind. With so many flavours, spices, seasoning, and of course my favourite fresh herb, cilantro, Mexican recipes are usually incredibly flavourful and utterly delicious.

collage of vegan mexican recipes

Now I know many of you are cilantro haters, but don’t fret, you can always sub for parsley or just skip it if you belong to the “cilantro tastes like soap” club.

Another reason to love Mexican food?

As if you need another reason right??

But Mexican recipes can be made quite healthy.

These vegan Mexican recipes consist of whole grains, beans, avocado, and loads of veggies! Perfect for watching your waist line and eating a wholesome diet.

collage of vegan mexican recipesSo 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!

To jump to any particular category, click the category below. Or just keep scrolling to view them all.

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.

Pulled Jackfruit Nachos by This Healthy Kitchen

bbq jackfruit over a platter of tortilla chips
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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Four Ingredient Guacamole by This Healthy Kitchen

white bowl of guacamole with tortilla chips around the bowl
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

White bowl of chopped tomato, jalapeno and onion with lime garnish.
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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Black Bean Chips by This Healthy Kitchen

hand picking up a black bean chip from tray of 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

glass bowl of creamy mexican dip with jalapeno beside the bowl
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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Sweet & Spicy Mango Salsa by This Healthy Kitchen

bowl of sweet and spicy mango salsa
Hints of spice from jalapeno, combined with sweet mango make this salsa an incredible options! Perfect as a garnish, taco topping, or dunking with some crispy tortilla chips. This flavourful dip is perfectly balanced and definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Vegan Chilaquiles with Silken Tofu Scramble by Home Cooked Roots

pan of nacho chips with beans, vegan cheese, tofu scramble, avocado and sour cream on top
Although typically breakfast, I’m including this glorious dish here with my sharing platters. 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. Could there be anything better?
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Tacos and Burritos

Whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinqo 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 by This Healthy Kitchen

soft tacos on plate with avocado garnish and salsa for dipping
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

overhead view of tofu crumble tacos with avocado and lime garnish.
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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Pulled Jackfruit Burritos by This Healthy Kitchen

burritos stuffed with jackfruit, beans, corn, rice and lettuce being held up in hands
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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Vegan Eggplant Carnitas Tacos by Rhian’s Recipes

over head view of eggplant tacos
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

tacos on cutting board with tempeh, avocado, tomato and jalapeno on top
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 by This Healthy Kitchen

cloes up of taco filled with potato, guacamole, black beans, cilantro
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

four tacos lined up with pinto beans, avocado, tomato and jalapeno
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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Easy Homemade Vegan Bean Burrito by Nutritiously

bean burritos stacked on plate with beans, tomato and avocado
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

tostada with lettuce, black beans, salsa and avocado on top
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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Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa by The Rustic Foodie

tacos with sweet potato, black beans, cilantro and avocado
These Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa are fresh, healthy, and easy to make! This vegan taco recipe is topped with a refreshing salsa and veggies. You’ll love this one on your next vegan Mexican night.
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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Asparagus Fajitas by Flavor The Moments

mushroom and asparagus inside taco shells with lime and cilantro garnish around them.
Grilled portobello mushroom asparagus fajitas are fajita-spiced veggies grilled to perfection. Serve with homemade guacamole for a healthy, vegan or vegetarian 30 minute meal.
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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 by This Healthy Kitchen

rounded mexican buddha bowl of rice, black beans, corn, tomato salad, avocado and a lime wedge
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

white bowl with sweet potato, lettuce, tomato, avocado and chipotle sauce
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 by This Healthy Kitchen

glass dish with cooked sweet potato, peppers, zucchini, corn, black beans and quinoa
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

enchiladas in baking dish with cilantro garnish
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) by This Healthy Kitchen

vegan chili with cashew cream garnish
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

burrito bowl in a glass container for meal prep
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

bowls of bean soup with avocado and lime garnish
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 tortilla keeps the calorie count lower for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers w/ Walnut Queso by This Healthy Kitchen

stuffed peppers with quinoa, vegan queso and cilantro garnish
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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Low Calorie Mexican Zucchini Boats by This Healthy Kitchen

halved zucchini stuffed with rice, black beans, corn, tomato and salsa
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

stuffed peppers in baking dish with black beans, sour cream and jalapeno on top
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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Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Baked Beans & Guac by This Healthy Kitchen

sweet potato stuffed with baked beans and guacamole
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 for to accompany your main course. From fresh salads, grains and of course, black beans cooked to perfection, there’s something for everyone here.

Mexican Corn Salad by This Healthy Kitchen

Purple bowl with creamy corn salad and red onion and cilantro on top.
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

roasted potatoes in baking tray cut into squares
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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Coconut Quinoa w/ Lime & Cilantro by This Healthy Kitchen

quinoa in square bowl with hot sauce on top
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

white bowl of black bean and corn salad.
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 by This Healthy Kitchen

air fryer corn on the cob in platter with crema and cilantro on top.
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

mason jar layered with rice, beans, corn, avocado and tomato.
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

white bowl of rice with fork inside and lime wedge
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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Mexican Black Beans in Instant Pot by Piping Pot Curry

black beans in white bowl with spoon inside and cilantro garnish.
Packed with protein and fiber, and full of flavor, these healthy Mexican Black Beans in Instant Pot are the perfect side dish to make for your family. No-soak, vegan & gluten-free!
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Arroz Verde by A Taste For Travel

green rice in white bowl
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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So tell me, how many of these vegan Mexican recipes are you ready to try? So many incredible options!

If you tried any of these recipes, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

Buon appetito,
Rosa

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