In the realm of plant-based culinary delights, vegetarian tacos reign supreme. These culinary creations offer a vibrant fusion of flavors, textures, and colors that tantalize the taste buds and satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a healthier, more sustainable alternative to traditional meat-based tacos, this article will guide you through the essential steps to crafting the perfect vegetarian taco. From choosing the right ingredients to assembling and serving your taco masterpiece, we'll provide invaluable insights and inspiration to help you create a vegetarian taco experience that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETARIAN BEAN TACOS
I love Mexican food but was looking for a healthier option to share. My family devours these tasty tacos whenever I make them. -Amanda Petrucelli, Plymouth, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through., Serve bean mixture in tortillas with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
VEGETARIAN CHICKPEA TACOS
Quick healthy tacos that the kids will go crazy for. Use this mixture as you would taco meat in taco shells or tortillas. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Provided by Dana D
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Vegetarian Taco Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place chickpeas in a saucepan over medium heat. Add water and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash mixture to crush chickpeas.
- Divide chickpea filling evenly among taco shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1054.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potato, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, corn tortillas, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, fresh cilantro
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat and fill with cooked sweet potatoes, black the beans, pico de gallo, and avocado. Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 2 grams
VEGETARIAN TVP TACOS
Like tacos but don't eat meat... Well, then have I got a recipe for you. These are TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) tacos, that most people can't distinguish from beef tacos. I mean it... these taste awesome. So, you ready... let's get into the kitchen.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients
- 2. Place dry TVP into a medium bowl.
- 3. Chef's Note: Texture vegetable protein, TVP for short, is a high-fiber, high-protein meat substitute made from soy flour and available in a variety of flavored and unflavored varieties, as well as different sizes, from large chunks to small flakes. Most grocery stores sell TVP.
- 4. Mix the tamari sauce with 1 cup of boiling water.
- 5. Pour the tamari/water mixture over the TVP and stir well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 6. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking.
- 7. Add onion and sauté until onion is well cooked, but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- 8. Add the garlic and stir in until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 9. Add TVP to pan and mix with the onion.
- 10. Add taco seasoning, and the tomato paste.
- 11. Mix to combine thoroughly.
- 12. Add additional olive oil to keep the mixture moist.
- 13. Take off heat, add to taco shells, and dress up.
- 14. Chef's Note: Taco shells, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream ... it's up to you.
- 15. Chef's Tip: Add to that some of your favorite salsa. Enjoy
- 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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SPICED LENTIL TACOS (VEGETARIAN)
This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the texture of ground beef. If you want a softer lentil, you can cook them about 15 minutes longer (in step 1) with added broth until soft.
Provided by blucoat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula.
- Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM TACOS
Flavorful mushroom tacos are quick to make and perfect for the picky vegetarian on taco night. If you're vegan use a non-dairy fat instead of butter and stay clear of the sour cream topping.
Provided by Emily Miller
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess butter and return to heat. Add taco seasoning and stir to combine, about 2 minutes more.
- Serve each tortilla topped with a few tablespoons of mushroom mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, sour cream, and taco sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 350.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SIMPLE POTATO TACOS (VEGETARIAN)
Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: A friend recently made me pan-fried potato tacos and I loved them! That is what gave me the idea for this recipe. Kids love this too. So simple, healthy, tasty and filling.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 12-18 tacos, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray oil a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add bag of potatoes and bell pepper and toss with seasonings.
- Put lid on and cook for about 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until heated through.
- Remove lid, sprinkle with lemon juice and pan-fry for a few more minutes.
- In the meantime, chop up toppings and lay out on a platter and bowls on the table.
- Heat Tortillas in desired method. We heat them over the gas stove flame until they get some brown spots. You could also fry them, if desired. Lay in a tortilla warmer or plate and place on table.
- Place prepared potatoes in a bowl alongside other choices and everyone can build their own tacos. Enjoy!
- We had some without beans and some with beans smeared on the tortilla and then the potatoes and other toppings over them. Yummy both ways.
VEGETARIAN CHORIZO TACOS
DH likes the vegetarian Chorizo better then the meat Chorizo's he grew up with. So he was thrilled when I re-worked the tacos he grew up with.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook chorizo per package directions. Set aside.
- Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook onion and potato until onion is tender and potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chorizo and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in the cheese and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat tortillas one at a time in skillet untill softened. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling mixture onto each tortilla and fold in half. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute tacos until lightly browned about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
VEGETARIAN TACOS
I wasn't all that sure about trying a vegetarian recipe, especially with a meat-and-potatoes husband. However, this meal was so tasty that he absolutely raved over it! I've made it over and over, and even my young children enjoy it.-Mischelle Jewell, Clermont, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, onions, taco seasoning and oil. Arrange in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 475° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned., Spread beans over half of each taco shell. Fill with vegetable mixture; drizzle with taco sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST TACOS
Beyond Beef® Crumbles create the idea that you are enjoying some nice sausage with your breakfast tacos. Simple recipe to create a meat-free breakfast. Top with sour cream if desired.
Provided by Chef Mo
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Vegetarian Taco Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir "beef" crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat eggs, taco seasoning, and cilantro together in a medium bowl.
- Pour eggs into the skillet and scramble until set, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and salsa until cheese has melted and filling is well combined. Serve with warmed flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 627.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN/HAMBURGER TACOS
This recipe uses Mexican flavored vegetarian Hamburger and it is very good. You may cook your own black beans but to simplify the recipe I used a 16oz can of black beans. Be inventive and add your own choice of vegetables. Your shells should be heated but watch they burn very quickly. I like to put everything on the table and let folks build their own so the shells stay crisp and the ingredients hot. If you are making Tostados add more black beans , burger etc to the shell because 1 Tostado is a whole meal. This recipe makes 6 Tacos or 4 Tostados
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 Tacos, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Over medium heat fry the garlic & peppers in the olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Add drained beans (reserve juice) and mash them, mixing in the peppers & garlic,.
- Add bean juice as needed for a nice consistency. Mix well & stir frequently.
- Heat the vegetarian hambugerr in a skillet over medium heat, stir frequently.
- When the beans are ready, the burger heated through assemble your tacos.
- Put 3 tbsp of beans in the bottom of the shell, add 3 tbsp burger, then the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and salsa.
- Top with sour cream and sliced Avocado (if using) or serve your avocado on the side.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.5, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 981, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.3
PERSIAN TACOS W/VEGETARIAN OPTION
Local recipe. For a vegetarian version, substitute any seasonal vegetable such as eggplant, summer squash/zucchini, acorn squash, portabello mushrooms, etc. either grilled or roasted. *FRESH* herbs only, please! Even quicker to prepare if you use leftover shredded meat or vegetables!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prep the garnishes and arrange on a serving platter. Cover until ready to use and set aside or refrigerate.
- In a large skillet heat up olive oil on medium heat. Brown the ground beef until half way cooked then add the garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink; approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from stove and season meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Now stir in about 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses and 1 teaspoon of sumac. Taste test. Add more of either-to your preference.
- Serve the meat warm with the corn tortillas and platter of garnishes. We served simple dark red kidney beans on the side which were lightly seasoned with cumin powder, salt and pepper. I also slightly mashed the beans, too.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.9
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful your tacos, the more nutritious they will be. Try using a mix of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and corn.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano are all great options for seasoning vegetarian tacos. You can also add a bit of heat with cayenne pepper or chipotle powder.
- Use a good quality tortilla: Corn tortillas are a classic choice for tacos, but you can also use flour tortillas or even whole wheat tortillas. Make sure your tortillas are fresh and pliable so they don't crack when you fold them.
- Load up your tacos with toppings: Guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese are all classic taco toppings. You can also add things like pickled onions, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes.
- Serve your tacos with a side of rice and beans: This will help to make your meal more filling and satisfying.
Conclusion:
Vegetarian tacos are a delicious, healthy, and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a vegetarian taco that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give vegetarian tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!
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