In this article, I’m sharing 12 delicious meatless tacos to make when you feel the need for more veggies on Taco Tuesday or any day! I’ve started looking for ways to increase vegetables in my diet, and one way to do that is to adjust some of my favorite foods. For instance, I swap veggies for meat when I make tacos. Here in Texas, tacos are an essential food group.
Ever since I found out I was prediabetic, I’ve been trying to eat healthier foods, and I watch out for high-glycemic foods. Fortunately, tortillas are in the low to middle glycemic range, so tacos can be a great choice for people like me with prediabetes. The caveat is that you must exercise portion control. Luckily, vegetables and high-fiber foods make you feel full for a longer period of time, so veggie tacos can be part of a well-balanced diet.
Check out these vegetarian taco recipes and try them out when you want a nutritious and delicious meal without meat.
Crispy Bean & Cheese Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
Vegetarian bean and cheese tacos are filled with spicy refried beans, creamy Chipotle sauce, and delicious pepper jack cheese, then pan-fried for a crispy (and yummy) finish. This easy 30-minute recipe is loaded with flavor, and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Nopales Tacos
Nopales tacos are unique vegetarian tacos made with the pads of prickly pear cactus, red chile sauce, caramelized onions, charred corn, and topped with cilantro, crumbled cotija, and avocado. A wonderful combo of flavors packed into one tasty taco!
Sweet Potato Tacos
Make it vegan taco night with this sweet potato taco recipe. The tacos are full of flavor and nutrition, starting with sweet potatoes, garlic, and jalapeno peppers, then topped with tangy cherry tomato salsa and sliced avocado. Yum!
Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos
Cranberry bean and pepper tacos are loaded with fiber and protein for a satisfying meatless taco meal any day of the week. When topped with mashed avocado and alfalfa sprouts, these vegan tacos will have you reaching for just one more.
Mediterranean Crumbled Tofu Tacos
Mediterranean-inspired crumbled tofu tacos bring a colorful and flavorful mix to the taco table. These flavorful vegan tacos start with seasoned and baked tofu crumbles, then are topped with tomato, cucumber, red onion, radish, and cilantro for a flavor-packed meal.
Crispy Potato Tacos
Looking for some vegetarian comfort food? Look no further than these crispy potato tacos to satisfy your craving for crunchy, salty, yumminess. These tacos start with cheesy mashed potatoes stuffed into tortillas, then fried to crispy, crunchy, delicious outside and cheesy, creamy inside. Top them off with pico de gallo or your favorite salsa. and you’re all set.
Mexican Street Corn Guacamole Tacos
For a fast and simple veggie taco dinner, make these Mexican street corn and guacamole tacos and finish them with your favorite toppings.
Black Bean Breakfast Tacos
These vegetarian black bean tacos are superb breakfast tacos, but you can really enjoy them any time of the day. Made with spicy black beans, fried (or scrambled) eggs, and topped with cilantro and green onion, or your favorite toppings, and ready to eat in 30 minutes.
BBQ Chickpea Tacos
These BBQ chickpea tacos are a great choice when you want an inexpensive and easy-to-make dinner. Your tastebuds will delight in the sweet-and-spicy flavor combo of chickpeas, spices, and BBQ sauce in fresh, warm tortillas.
Thai Green Curry Tacos
Thai green curry tacos are a fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors that create a delicious, healthy, vegan meal for taco night. This quick and easy taco recipe is just what you need for a nutritious meal on busy days.
Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Cilantro-Peach Relish
For a vegan taco recipe with bold flavor, you’ve got to try these spice chickpea tacos with cilantro-peach salsa. This satisfying sweet-and-spicy combo is super easy to make.
Easy Jackfruit Tacos with Green Apple Salsa
Nutritious and delicious jackfruit tacos with green apple salsa are perfect when you want to try something new. Jackfruit is a great meat alternative that's low-fat and high-fiber, as well as a great source of vitamin C and potassium.
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