26 AMAZING recipes for a fun and festive plant-based Cinco de Mayo (or any celebration of deliciousness!)
There’s no arguing with the powerful spicy allure of Mexican food, so the big fiesta de tacos y burritos y horchata y tostadas y mucho, mucho mas is much anticipated in my heart and home.
While I’m not vegetarian, I know a great deal of you are, plus many of you, like me, can appreciate a meatless meal from time to time.
For this reason, I figured I’d round up some mouth-watering Mexican-inspired vegetarian dishes for those of you who will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo sans meat this year. This recipe roundup includes everything from vegetarian tacos to vegan enchiladas, fajitas, taquitos, plant-based taco salads, and more!
Ready? Hang on to your britches (and saliva) folks…this roundup will make you drool!
26 Recipes for a Vegetarian Cinco de Mayo
Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas from Hola Jalapeno
Mexican Lasagna from Life is But a Dish
Portabella Mushroom Fajitas from Making Thyme for Health
Mexicali Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Eating Bird Food
Spicy Avocado and White Bean Wraps from Coffee & Quinoa
Meatless Taco Salad from Saving Dessert
Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas with Chipotle Stout Red Sauce from The Beeroness
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers from Culinary Hill
Vegetarian Tacos with Spicy Crema from Oh Sweet Basil
Roasted Vegetable Stacked Enchiladas from The Roasted Root
Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Burritos from Aggie’s Kitchen
Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Tacos from Peas & Crayons
Walnut and Mushroom Vegetarian Enchiladas from Fannestastic Food
Spicy Lentil Tacos from Vegan in the Freezer
Mexican Chopped Salad with Zesty Hummus Dressing from Hummusapien
Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Our Very Favorite Black Bean Soup from Kitchen Treaty
Mexican Quinoa Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette from Cooking on the Front Burners
Slow Cooker Lentil Quinoa Tacos from Healthy Slow Cooking
Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce from Little Ferraro Kitchen
Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Lime Crema from Connoisseurus Veg
One Pot Mexican Black Bean Sweet Potato Quinoa from Flavor the Moments
Black Bean Pecan Tacos with Lime Pepita Cream from Making Thyme for Health
7-Layer Vegetarian Burritos from She Likes Food
Vegetarian Taco Salad from Eats Well With Others
Vegetarian Red Pozole from Little Ferraro Kitchen
Have a healthy and delicious Cinco de Mayo!
I’ve been gorging on Mexican food for the past two weeks, lol. But I’m not sick of it, not one little bit! I could easily down a plate of each and every one of these recipes. They all look amazing! Thank you for including my tacos. xo
Same here! We’ve been eating all sorts of Mexican food and having big plans to be on a Mexican Food Diet this whole week. There really is no getting sick of it. You’re very welcome for including your tacos – you have so many amazing veggie dishes on your site, it was hard to choose which to include!
Cindo de YES! I’m taking note on each and every one of these! xoxo
Hi Julia, May I suggest you make some Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy) for a topping? I made a batch this weekend and I simply cannot stop putting them on stuff (eggs, tacos, grilled cheese, rice and beans, fish…)!
http://www.food.com/recipe/candied-jalapeno-or-cowboy-candy-453141
And I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to share another recipe here, but I thought I’d take a chance.
My best,
tina
I’m pretty sure I could eat mexican food every day and never get tired of it!! So many good lookin’ recipes!! Maybe I just need to eat mexican for the next few weeks straight… lol
I’m in the same boat – not a vegetarian but MAN do veggie mexican dishes hit. the. spot. These are so drool-worthy I’m about to go pinning crazy up in here! Thanks for featuring two of my favs and for all the tasty new ideas! xoxo
I don’t know where to begin, everything looks so good! Taking note of each and every one of these!
This is one epic list, Julia!! I want ALL the things! I’m making some tacos tonight now. For serious.
I live for gorging myself with Mexican food, and Cinco de Mayo is just another excuse to do it (with a margarita of course)! This is a great round up, Julia, and thanks so much for including my Mexican quinoa!
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe!! I hope you had a fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo!!
thank you for sharing all of these, especially the sweet potato ones!