Whether you prefer soft tacos, hard tacos, corn tortillas or flour tortillas, vegan tacos is a weekly treat in our house. Here are some of my favorite vegan taco recipes.
It’s Taco Tuesday, and that means vegan tacos in my house! Do you know where Taco Tuesday comes from? In 1989, Taco Johns trademarked “Taco Tuesday” 1989. Originally, “Taco Twosday” was an advertisement for two tacos for 99 cents in the early 1980s. Since then, however, Taco Tuesday has become a national phenomenon. And with a variety of vegan taco recipes, I thought I should share my love of vegan tacos with you.
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For those who love the crunch of their vegetarian tacos but don’t like the oil, try this simple kitchen hack. Not only are these taco shells crunchy, but they store well for leftovers. And any size tortilla works well, as well as corn and flour tortillas.
Oil-free tortilla ingredients
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
instructions
How to Make Crunchy Taco Shells Without Oil
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- First, make sure the corn or flour tortillas are fresh; Stale tortillas don’t work well. Fresh out of the bag is best.
- Wet two paper towels; Not too wet, just moist.
- Stack 3-6 tortillas on top of each other and place the bottom on a paper towel.
- Cover the top with a second damp paper towel
- If using large tortillas, fold them in half.
- For smaller tortillas, wrap the edges to cover.
- Next, microwave or steam for 30 seconds.
- Remove them from the microwave and discard the paper towels
- On the top rack of your oven, slide the tortilla into two passes.
- Do the same for the other tortillas, but don’t let the tortillas overlap or touch each other. Each tortilla needs its own two ridges.
- Place the tortillas in the oven for about 20 minutes or until you start to see the tortillas brown.
- Note that this time varies with the type and size of tortillas.
My favorite vegan taco recipe
One of my favorite vegan taco recipes is made with cauliflower and an oven-roasted simple taco seasoning. Served with pickled red onions, micro greens, and vegan sour cream, these handheld vegan tacos are easy to make and delicious.
Quick and easy, cauliflower tacos are roasted in oil-free, homemade taco seasoning, topped with avocado cilantro cream, pickled red onions and microgreens. These cauliflower tacos take Taco Tuesday to a whole new level!
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Another family favorite is the lentil taco meat made with lentils, onions, rotel tomatoes, jalapenos, and taco seasoning. Then, top these vegan tacos with microgreens with raw veggies and salsa.
If you’re craving healthy, low-fat Mexican food, vegan lentil tacos will satisfy your Southwestern cravings. Tasty and ‘meaty’, these tacos are filling and guilt-free.
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Marinated with Baja citrus marinade, grilled in tempeh and served with pineapple salsa. Top with fresh slices of avocado on lettuce in a flour tortilla.
Tempeh tacos are made from Baja citrus-marinated tempeh, grilled to perfection and topped with fresh pineapple salsa, live lettuce and cold slices of avocado.
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Grilled marinated tofu, zucchini, and onion fill these grilled tortillas, then topped with cowboy caviar, fruit salsa, or tomatillo salsa, making for a great taco fiesta bar.
Tonight, grill up some tofu and veggies for a delicious tofu taco dinner. You’ll love the deep rich flavor ready for grilled and hot tortillas.
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Air-fired or baked, these vegan taquitos offer a choice of six different fillings. These crunchy treats are a family favorite with guacamole, salsa and my favorite, vegan Southwestern dressing.
Switch up Taco Tuesday with oil-free, crunchy vegan taquitos. With different filling choices, tortilla choices, and even two cooking options, this vegan taquito recipe is especially great for kids.
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Forget about Taco Bell. Although not technically a vegan taco, the Crunchwrap Supreme is the ultimate grilled taco filled with beans, rice, veggies and vegan nacho cheese, grilled in a pan and eaten like a taco. I call it fancy tacos!
Skip Taco Bell, and whip up your vegan version of this healthy vegan crunch at home. Get a little crunch in your burrito by filling it with vegan goodness.
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Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Coleslaw are easy and inexpensive to make. If you’re looking for a great vegan taco recipe that’s tantalizing but won’t break the bank, this sweet potato recipe is for you. One sweet potato makes 12 tacos with a mandoline.
Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Coleslaw are super easy and inexpensive to make. If you’re looking for a great taco recipe that packs a punch but doesn’t break the bank, this sweet potato recipe is for you.
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Potato tacos? Yes! Fill a corn or flour tortilla with a delicious Mexican potato filling, add refried beans and salsa, and then grill it in a pan: every bite is crispy and delicious.
Crispy Potato Tacos are filled with a delicious mix of potatoes, pinto bean puree and salsa, cooked inside corn tortillas and topped with fresh avocado and cilantro. Crispy outside, soft and delicate inside.
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Do you like fried vegetables? Marinate and fry or grill the vegetables. Add vegan refried beans and lettuce for a quick and easy vegan taco dinner.
Roasted veggies are quick and easy to make perfect veggie tacos. If you’re looking for a tasty way to eat your veggies, vegetable tacos are your solution for a quick dinner in 30 minutes.
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A combination of mushrooms, walnuts and spices make this delicious chorizo ​​meatloaf – topped with avocado cream, vegetables and guacamole.
Mushroom Chorizo ​​Tacos are a quick and delicious taco recipe that’s easy to make with very few ingredients; You won’t believe how delicious they are!
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Of course, vegan taco recipes aren’t just for dinner or Tuesdays. Breakfast, however, is the perfect time for breakfast tacos. Loaded with spicy tofu scramble, black beans, lettuce, and avocado, these tacos are the breakfast of champions.
Vegan breakfasts don’t have to be boring. Vegan breakfast tacos are quick and easy and oh so delicious.
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Walnut taco meat is fabulous raw or cooked, and it’s so easy to make!
Walnut meat tacos can be served raw or warm for a healthier meat alternative with lentils or vegetables. With just a few ingredients, transform walnuts into delicious taco meat in minutes.
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If you’re looking for a shredded, tasty taco meat filling for your tacos, you must try jackfruit carnitas. Vegan tacos never tasted so good!
Jazz it up with your Vegan Taco Tuesday Jackfruit Carnitas! This quick and easy jackfruit carnitas recipe is perfect for vegan tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas or as a nacho topper!
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Make chipotle sofritas at home with this easy copycat recipe that tastes like chipotle without any added oil.
Sofritas are a healthier copycat version of Chipolte’s Sofritas but without the fat, additives and sugar. It is cooked in slices. Make your favorite Mexican fast food at home, healthy!
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Skip the taco shells and place your tacos in a bowl. This recipe has flavor and texture so you won’t miss the taco shell.
Make a vegan chipotle bowl at home with fresh, healthy ingredients, oil-free. Skip the drive-thru and eat healthy at home with this copycat version of Chipotles LifeStyle Vegan Bowl.
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Or, try a vegan taco salad instead of tacos, pulling all the goodies into a bowl with your favorite greens and a sassy vegan Southwestern dressing.
If you’re looking for a great way to get your greens, put your tacos in a bowl instead of a shell. This vegan taco salad recipe has two filling options, two dressing options, and other time-saving tips.
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Another fun spin on tacos is to make a taco pasta salad with all your favorite taco ingredients in a bowl filled with pasta in a creamy dressing.
For those who love tacos and pasta, switch up your taco routine with this taco pasta salad recipe. You’ll love this combination of ingredients in a simple 3-ingredient vegan Southwestern dressing.
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No matter how you like your tacos, these vegan taco recipes are all about vegan tacos. So, make it a Taco Tuesday event. Kids love taco bar night, so make vegan tacos a fun family night.
Vegan Taco Topping Suggestions
Recipe FAQs
Tacos made with corn tortillas are usually gluten-free because corn (and other taco ingredients) are naturally gluten-free. Avoid tacos made with flour tortillas because wheat flour is a major ingredient in these tortillas.
Most flour tortillas are vegan tortilla wraps, as most modern brands and recipes usually use vegetable oil instead of lard.
Most corn tortillas contain salt, water, and cornflour—they’re perfect for plant-based tortillas and vegetarian diets.
advice
- To heat the tortillas, heat a skillet over medium heat (no oil needed) and heat each tortilla for 20-30 seconds on each side. Once hot, set each tortilla aside wrapped in foil, then serve immediately.
- Creating a taco bar with toppings is fun and makes it easy for guests to choose their own toppings for the tacos.
- I recommend serving a large salad with the tacos for the added greens.
- Vegan taco filling can be prepared in advance and reheated for easy meal prep.
- For gluten-free tacos, opt for corn tortillas or skip the tortilla and taco shells for a salad or bowl with quinoa or rice.
The next time Taco Tuesday rolls around, liven up your menu with one of these delicious vegan taco recipes.
Other great vegan Mexican dishes to try
Oh! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher and vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is completely plant-based vegan. I truly believe that what we eat and how we live determines our health and the preservation of our planet! 🙂