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25 Amazing Vegetarian Taco Recipes

by Daina Grazulis May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
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When I first started eating vegetarian, I had this sense that tacos were not an option anymore. Apart from just substituting beans for the meat, there didn’t seem to be many exciting recipes. Boy, was I wrong! With a little research, I found many recipes that have even more flavor than tacos with meat. Here are 25 amazing vegetarian taco recipes for you to try!

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What to Expect in This Article:

  • 1. Smoky Chipotle Mushroom Tacos
  • 2. Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Tacos
  • 3. Vegan Tofu Tacos
  • 4. Epic Vegetarian Tacos
  • 5. Vegan Korean Fried Tofu Tacos
  • 6. Jackfruit Street Tacos
  • 7. Chipotle-Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
  • 8. Baja Tofu Tacos
  • 9. Root Vegetable Tacos
  • 10. Spicy Mango, Black Bean and Avocado Tacos
  • 11. Mushroom Al Pastor Tacos with Garlic Lime Special Sauce
  • 12. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
  • 13. Maple Glazed Tempeh Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
  • 14. Quinoa and Black Bean Tacos
  • 15. Vegan Chorizo and Potato Tacos
  • 16. Sheet Pan Veggie Tacos
  • 17. Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Tacos with Roasted Pineapple Salsa
  • 18. Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos
  • 19. Chickpea Tempeh Tacos with Cashew Crema
  • 20. Sweet Potato Tacos with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
  • 21. Vegan Carnitas with Mushrooms
  • 22. Roasted Veggie Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
  • 23. Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos
  • 24. Tempeh Asada Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo
  • 25. Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema

1. Smoky Chipotle Mushroom Tacos

Portobello mushrooms marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce served with tangy red cabbage slaw and smashed avocado. These mushrooms tacos are full of flavor, filling and will leave you wanting more!

Get the full recipe here.

Smoky chipotle mushroom tacos - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: The Last Food Blog

2. Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Tacos

An easy vegetarian tacos recipe filled with easy roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, topped with vegan chipotle lime cashew crema. These roasted sweet potato + cauliflower tacos are totally weeknight-friendly, made in 40 minutes or less, making this a front runner in vegetarian taco recipes for Taco Tuesday!

Get the full recipe here.

Roasted sweet potato and cauliflower tacos
Source: Plays Well With Butter

3. Vegan Tofu Tacos

If you’ve ever had doubts about trying tofu, this is the place to start. This recipe will blow your mind! It is seriously exactly like beef, except it’s tofu – you can’t tell the difference. This is a super cheap dinner that can be “beefed up” (ha) with black beans, if you need a little extra something.

Get the full recipe here.

Vegan tofu tacos
Source: Nora Cooks

4. Epic Vegetarian Tacos

Not only was I initially intrigued by the name, but once I found out what the ingredients are, I was excited! This vegetarian taco recipe features refried pinto beans, creamy avocado sauce, quick-pickled onions, feta cheese, and fresh garnishes.

Get the full recipe here.

Epic vegetarian tacos
Source: Cookie + Kate

5. Vegan Korean Fried Tofu Tacos

The extremely crispy tofu in this vegetarian taco recipe will remind you of fried chicken! Add that kimchi and spicy aioli, and this is a slam dunk meal packed with flavor. You could also use the corn flake-crusted tofu for other dishes as well – I know I’m always looking for ways to get my tofu crispy and crunchy.

Get the full recipe here.

Vegan Korean fried tofu tacos - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe
Source: Rabbit and Wolves

6. Jackfruit Street Tacos

I’ve been eating vegetarian for a year, and one of the things I miss the most is barbecue pork. Well, jackfruit is the perfect substitute. It has the same texture and flavor as pork, and makes excellent tacos. Yum!

Get the full recipe here.

Jackfruit street tacos
Source: Simply Plant Based Recipes

7. Chipotle-Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

The perfect alchemy of spicy and sweet, these roasted veggie tacos are equal parts nutritious and flavorful. Crispy cubes of butternut squash, fiber-filled beans, poblano peppers, and a cooling avocado sauce. Is there any better combination for homemade tacos?

Get the full recipe here.

Chipotle-roasted butternut squash tacos
Source: Dishing Out Health

8. Baja Tofu Tacos

These Baja tofu tacos are a delightful and delicious vegan version of the popular fish tacos from Southern California. Enjoy the battered tofu cutlets in a soft corn tortilla with a creamy white sauce and crisp cabbage slaw. A bit of lime juice and some hot sauce drizzled on top makes for taco perfection!

Get the full recipe here.

Baja tofu tacos - an amazing vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: The Curious Chickpea

9. Root Vegetable Tacos

These tacos are extremely healthy, with roasted potatoes, carrots, and beets. Add the vegan sunflower seed queso for extra creaminess and flavor. It’s the perfect recipe for meatless taco tuesday!

Get the full recipe here.

Root vegetable tacos
Source: grateful grazer

10. Spicy Mango, Black Bean and Avocado Tacos

This taco recipe has it all – sweet, spice, crunch, and nutrition. Make these as a yummy and fresh summer weeknight dinner.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Love & Lemons

11. Mushroom Al Pastor Tacos with Garlic Lime Special Sauce

These are best for when you’re craving hearty Mexican, but want to keep things healthy. Sesame chipotle pineapple sauce, tossed with a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms (in place of pork), stuffed into charred tortillas and topped with the most addicting “special” sauce. The perfect weeknight taco that’s made in just about 30 minutes too. These are quick, simple, healthy, and so delicious.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Half Baked Harvest

12. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are a healthy, easy recipe for dinner. The buffalo cauliflower is baked, then broiled for a crispy texture. It’s then wrapped up in corn tortillas, topped with a dairy free avocado sauce and jalapeno carrot slaw, creating a totally delicious & gluten free taco recipe!

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Whitney Bond

13. Maple Glazed Tempeh Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

Mmmm, I couldn’t find too many tempeh taco recipes, so I had to include this one. Sweet and spicy get along so well here with the maple tempeh, pineapple, and jalapeno. Delicious!

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Murielle Banackissa

14. Quinoa and Black Bean Tacos

Refreshing, sweet and savory all at the same time! Amazing combinations in a bowl. This black bean taco recipe is so simple to make: you only need a few pantry staples, 1 skillet, & just 30 minutes start-to-finish. Plus, they’re 100% vegetarian, & very easily made vegan &/or dairy-free.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Plays Well With Butter

15. Vegan Chorizo and Potato Tacos

This vegan chorizo and potato tacos recipe is packed with spicy chorizo flavor. It’s a meatless meal that will satisfy even carnivores! Make chorizo spiced tempeh sauteed with potatoes, peppers and onions and serve in a charred tortilla with lots of herbs.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Rachel Hartley Nutrition

16. Sheet Pan Veggie Tacos

Portobello mushrooms, potatoes, and onions? Sign me up! This is a very easy recipe that makes a satisfying, healthy, and delicious meal. This is one of the easiest vegetarian taco recipes on this list!

Get the full recipe here.

Source: The Live-In Kitchen

17. Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Tacos with Roasted Pineapple Salsa

This recipe is where Asian and Hispanic cuisines meet in a taco shell. The teriyaki tofu is salty and rich, and it pairs perfectly with the sweetness and spiciness of the pineapple salsa. Although the name of the recipe is long, it’s actually pretty simple. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner out on the porch.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Rabbit and Wolves

18. Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos

I’ve never seen a recipe with tofu cooked like this – crumbled, coated in cornstarch, sauteed, and then tossed in a delicious sweet and spicy brown sauce. This recipe calls for a quick pickled cucumber and some shredded cabbage, but I also think kimchi would be an excellent topping. This is one of my favorite vegetarian taco recipes!

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Host the Toast

19. Chickpea Tempeh Tacos with Cashew Crema

Taking less than an hour to make, these chickpea tempeh tacos are packed with flavor. They’re savory, zesty, with a hint of spice. Every bite contains bits of crispy spiced chickpea and tempeh crumbles and a creamy cashew crema.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: healthienut

20. Sweet Potato Tacos with Brussels Sprouts Slaw

This recipe is a little different, featuring sweet potatoes, black beans, and brussels sprouts! It’s the perfect taco recipe for fall, and has a nice savory and fresh flavor.

Get the full recipe here.

Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

21. Vegan Carnitas with Mushrooms

This delicious taco can be made with mushrooms and/or jackfruit. Jackfruit will end up with a closer texture to actual meaty carnitas, but both are yummy. In my opinion, you can never have too many mushroom recipes (especially when in tacos!).

Get the full recipe here.

Vegan carnitas with mushrooms - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: Vegan Richa

22. Roasted Veggie Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

This is one of the easiest vegetarian taco recipes on this list. Chop and roast your veggies, and make the sauce – that’s it. Also, you can use whatever veggies you have on hand, not just what’s in the recipe. Yum!

Get the full recipe here.

Roasted veggie tacos with creamy cilantro sauce - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: Inspired Taste

23. Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos

These hearty summer tacos feature lime-marinated fresh corn, jalapeño and radishes on top of warm black beans. Feta and avocado make these complete. Recipe yields 10 tacos (a lot!).

Get the full recipe here.

Sweet corn and black bean tacos - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: Cookie + Kate

24. Tempeh Asada Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo

For those times when only a fiery, decadent taco will satisfy you, tempeh asada tacos with mango pico de gallo is ready to answer the call. The perfect combination of spicy and simple tempeh asada combined with sweet, tangy mango pico de gallo is a force worthy of any shell you can wrap your hands around and swiftly get to your mouth.

Get the full recipe here.

Tempeh asada tacos with mango pico de gallo - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: Another Music in a Different Kitchen

25. Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema

Healthy Black Bean Tacos just got a whole lot more exciting! These are loaded with flavor, they’re a breeze to prepare and the filling only needs to cook for 5 minutes! In other words say hello to a new favorite super fast dinner.

Get the full recipe here.

Black bean tacos with avocado cilantro lime cream - a delicious vegetarian taco recipe.
Source: Cooking Classy
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