Whether you’re looking to eat more vegetables or eat plant based on the regular, vegan and vegetarian tacos are one of the most delicious ways to do it! The tortilla is the perfect canvas for vegetable deliciousness. You can go straight up authentic with Mexican flavors, or branch into a fusion taco with flavors taking cues from Thai or Korean elements. All of our 10 best vegetarian tacos below are not considered “authentic” or traditional tacos: they’re plays on the concept of delicious flavors and textures inside a tortilla. Keep reading for how to make tacos, and our 10 best vegetarian tacos recipes!
And now, our top vegetarian tacos recipes!
Make it vegan! All taco recipes below are vegan or can be customized to be vegan with the substitutes listed in the recipe, except for the Egg Tacos..
How to make vegetarian tacos taste amazing
Everyone makes tacos differently, but there are a few elements that are key to how to make a delicious taco: Also try: Quick Refried Bean Tacos *Got an Instant Pot? Try Instant Pot Lentil Tacos.
Use a well-seasoned “main” element: Tacos aren’t just about meat. For vegetarian tacos, there are lots of proteins to feature: beans, lentils, cauliflower or mushrooms, tofu, etc. It’s key that the main element is seasoned to perfection.Accessorize with contrasting colors, flavors and textures: Tacos are all about contrast. Use other elements to contrast the main element: crunchy vegetables like a cabbage and pepper slaw, and a salsa or a creamy sauce like a chipotle drizzle.Don’t fill too full: One taco faux pas is that they’re filled too much. Use just enough of the ingredients so that you can taste each of them, and also it doesn’t overflow.Char your tortillas! Charring your tortillas warms them and adds a delicious charred flavor. You can do this if you have a gas range. Place a tortilla on the grates above an open gas flame on medium heat for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm. (If you don’t have a gas stove, here are a few other ways to warm your tortillas.)
Looking for more vegetarian tacos?
If none of the tacos above strike your fancy, here are a few more vegan and vegetarian tacos we love: No reviews
2 15-ounce can black beans 2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter (or substitute more olive oil for vegan) ½ teaspoon cumin 1 scant teaspoon kosher salt
For the tacos
1 can corn Romaine lettuce, chopped Feta cheese crumbles or shredded cheese Taco sauce (purchased or homemade) or salsa Cilantro leaves, torn Sliced red onions or Pickled Red Onions Avocado, chopped Sour cream, 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Sauce or Cilantro Sauce (vegan), optional** 8 small tortillas, flour or corn
**If you have 5 minutes, it’s well worth it to make the Cilantro Lime Sauce! Or make the vegan Creamy Cilantro Sauce in advance.
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Last updated: January 2021
