There’s nothing I love more than healthy recipes I can throw together in a jiffy and these easy vegetarian tacos win on those fronts. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. They’re my go-to for the quickest and easiest of bites i can have for lunch, on busy weeknights or as snacks, regardless of the season. I love how effortless they are to make and how quickly they come together. It’s also amazing how much I can adapt each and every single one of them to suit my tastes and preferences and, just by switching up the topping or even replacing an ingredient or two in the filling, you too can easily recreate either of these recipes but with your unique twist!
29 of the best vegetarian tacos recipes to try out today!
Whether you’re looking for an easy, healthy and quick bite or fun meals you can have all year round, these recipes are just what you’ll need. And, if you’re hungry for even more plant-based recipes, you can get an endless variety by subscribing to either one of our vegetarian meal plans. I’ve made the search much easier for you by separating these amazing recipes into 3 categories, so choose which fits your needs and scroll through my selections below.
Classic Veggie Tacos
Bonus: top this off with your favourite cheese These veggie lentil tacos are our new go-to meal. SO TASTY and stacked with lentil protein and fiber, it’s time to take dinner up to the next level. Protein: 8gCalories: 130kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: ChampagneAndCoffeeStainsBonus: loaded with fibre Vegan Instant Pot Street Tacos are a delicious plant based recipe that features green lentils and is packed with taco flavor. This is a great healthy and easy dinner the entire family will love! Protein: 24gCalories: 525kcalReady in: 50 minutesRecipe by: AlwaysUseButterBonus: you can use either feta or cheddar cheese for these The best Vegetarian Tacos I’ve ever had are filled with refried beans, crumbled feta cheese and flour tortillas topped with heaps of homemade pico de gallo. A quick and easy vegetarian taco recipe that’s sure to have you coming back for more! Protein: 4gCalories: 208kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: UrbanFarmieBonus: the best entree for your next vegan taco night These Korean spiced and crispy cauliflower tacos are delicious, and a perfect make-ahead meal you can mix up with various toppings! Protein: 15gCalories: 396kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: ScrummyLaneBonus: use the best quality halloumi you can find to make this meal perfect Delicious crispy fried halloumi cheese served in a small taco with a tangy pineapple mango salsa. A sort of Greek-Mex creation, if you like! Perfect as party appetizer, or a simple lunch for the family. Protein: 10gCalories: 365kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: DriveMeHungryBonus: serve this with some guacamole or roasted corn salsa Roasted chipotle cauliflower tacos ready in under 30 minutes! Smokey, tangy, spicy chipotle flavored cauliflower florets are roasted to golden brown perfection and act as the meat for these plant-based tacos! Protein: 5gCalories: 114kcalReady in: 35 minutesRecipe by: HappyKitchenRocksBonus: use vegan feta or any kind of animal-friendly cheese to make these tacos plant-based The best zucchini tacos ever, made of grilled corn and zucchini, tempeh taco meat and black beans merged together with an avocado cream dressing. Protein: 5gCalories: 119kcalReady in: 25 minutesRecipe by: HowWeLiveBonus: use corn tortillas to up your nutritional gain from this dish This quick and easy cauliflower tacos recipe is the perfect weeknight meal, and is vegan, healthy and delicious. Great for Meatless Mondays or those following a vegetarian diet. Protein: 5.3gCalories: 109kcalReady in: 27 minutesRecipe by: ApplesForCJBonus: use vegan mayo and dairy free cheese to make this completely plant-based The Best Healthy Taco Salad Recipe is loaded with all your favorite taco toppings and then topped with a creamy chipotle dressing.
Bean and Potato Tacos
Bonus: weight loss friendly tacos Watching your weight but love Mexican food? Give taco night a healthy twist with these light, tasty sweet potato tacos! Protein: 4gCalories: 326kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: TwoClovesKitchenBonus: you could also have these tacos for breakfast Fresh, crispy, spicy potato soft tacos with chimichurri come together quickly for an easy, delicious dinner! Protein in 2 tacos: 17gCalories in 2 tacos: 463kcal Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: TheAlmondEaterBonus: feel free to use any toppings of your choice These vegan Chickpea Tacos are almost TOO easy to put together. Featuring roasted chickpeas, spicy avocado sauce, and fresh veggies, make them for a quick and protein-packed dinner during Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, and more. Protein: 15.8gCalories: 325.8kcalReady in: 50 minutesRecipe by: JoyFoodSunshineBonus: any neutral oil will work for this recipe These healthy black bean sweet potato tacos are the best vegetarian tacos ever (and a great healthy vegetarian bean recipe!). Sweet potatoes and vegetables are perfectly spiced and roasted, then tossed with a honey, lime cilantro mixture for the most flavorful and delicious tacos. Taco night isn’t complete without this sweet potato taco recipe! Protein: 7gCalories: 309kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: LivingLouBonus: use smaller cauliflower heads if you can’t find large ones Make delicious vegetarian roasted cauliflower tacos with black beans, the perfect weeknight recipe ready in under 45-minutes and with a delicious sour cream, cumin and lime crema Protein: 9gCalories: 288kcalReady in: 10 minutesRecipe by: HappyKitchenRocksBonus: a quick and easy veggie tacos recipe Healthy and delicious 5-minute easy vegan taco recipe. Satisfying, delicious, quick tacos, loaded with healthy fillings that you can easily customize. Protein: 10gCalories: 236kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: RunningOnRealFoodBonus: warm the tortillas under a pan These restaurant-quality sweet potato and black bean tacos with queso and slaw are sure to be a big hit! Despite the various components, they’re quick and easy to whip up for a crowd-pleasing meal packed with bold flavours. Protein: 15gCalories: 377kcalReady in: 10 minutesRecipe by: WatchLearnEatBonus: to make these oil-free, use oil-free soft corn tacos instead of hard ones These “cheesy” chickpea tacos are easy to make in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients! These vegan and gluten-free tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or whatever day your taco craving hits. Protein: 4gCalories: 146kcalReady in: 35 minutesRecipe by: CooktoriaBonus: mash the potatoes with a masher or a fork These delicious and crispy Potato Tacos are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are vegetarian and easy to make at home.
Meaty Vegetarian Tacos
Protein in 2 tacos: 10gCalories in 2 tacos: 334kcalReady in: 37 minutesRecipe by: WholesomeMadeEasyBonus: double the ingredients and you could make this for a crowd! These roasted Portobello Mushroom Fajitas are a delicious meatless meal that even steadfast meat eaters will love. Marinated portobello mushrooms are roasted with bell pepper and onions and piled on toasted warm tortillas with toppings to create these easy vegetarian fajitas. Protein per 2 servings: 18gCalories per 2 servings: 413kcalReady in: 1 hourRecipe by: CookAtLiveLoveBonus: a crispy and easy taco dinner recipe Enjoy the best vegan fish tacos made with crispy tofu then topped with a quick homemade mango slaw and guacamole. It’s an easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and one the whole family is sure to love (and if quick easy dinners are what you need – check out these quick vegetarian meals!). Protein: 2gCalories: 132kcalReady in: 45 minutesRecipe by: DailyDishBonus: garnish with cilantro, chopped onions and radishes These vegan birria tacos will up your Taco Tuesday game! They’re juicy in the middle and slightly crispy on the outside. Dip them in your own homemade chile pepper consomme and garnish with cilantro and limes. Protein: 15gCalories: 184kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: one of the best vegan taco recipes Perfectly spiced vegan Mexican tempeh taco meat that will please both vegan and meat eaters! These tacos are super flavorful, filling and easy to make. Only a handful of simple ingredients needed and is ready in 20 minutes. Protein: 14gCalories: 210 kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: one of my favourite vegan recipes This meaty vegan TVP taco meat is healthy and high in protein! It is super flavorful and delicious, yet easy to make and only requires 7 ingredients plus, its ready in 20 minutes. Protein: 3gCalories: 212kcalReady in: 15 minutesRecipe by: TheAlmondEater Bonus: this recipe includes instructions to make the tacos ahead The whole family is going to adore these Vegan Walnut Tacos! They’re filled with walnut taco meat, black beans and avocado and are a healthy and delicious plant-based taco recipe. Protein: 3gCalories: 103kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: LittleSunnyKitchenBonus: add some chilli powder to make these spicy Make these vegan-friendly mushroom tacos using just a few ingredients! Assemble and top with pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and crunchy quick pickled onions. Protein: 10gCalories: 265kcalReady in: 40 minutesRecipe by: WholefoodSoulfoodKitchenBonus: win over the crowd at your next taco party with these vegetable tacos! This vegan Birria taco recipe will easily feed a large crowd and is perfect for special occasions such as game nights or Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Protein: 10gCalories: 361kcalReady in: 10 minutesRecipe by: FoodSharingVeganBonus: gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free, and ready in just 10 minutes! These delicious walnut ‘meat’ tacos use homemade chickpea and walnut taco ‘meat’ for a filling loaded with flavor and protein, perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and more! Protein: 14gCalories: 239kcalReady in: 30 minutesRecipe by: HealthyMyLifestyleBonus: keeps well for a few days when stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge This delicious and crispy tofu tacos recipe is made with tasty tofu and topped with sliced red cabbage, green onions, salsa, lime juice, and cilantro (more yummy veggie tofu ideas this way!). It’s packed with protein, fiber and flavor! Protein: 9gCalories: 319kcalReady in: 20 minutesRecipe by: HealthySeasonalRecipesBonus: make the filling in advance and store in the fridge till you’re in the mood for your tacos These Vegan Tacos are ready in just 20 minutes. They are made with sautéed veggies and black beans and topped with all the best plant-based toppings.
What can I put in tacos instead of meat?
There are loads of foods you can use for taco fillings besides meat and they are:
Mushrooms Tofu Lentils Chickpeas Mushrooms Cauliflower Black beans
A good rule of thumb is that your meatless taco should still supply you with a decent amount of protein which can be gotten from plant based sources of the nutrient.
What is a vegetarian taco made of?
Vegetarian tacos are made of three main components: a filling made from plant-based ingredients; a tangy, spicy or savory sauce to tie everything together; and a tortilla that envelopes the rest of the ingredients. You could also consider throwing some extra add-ons and garnishes like cheese, some sour cream or even caramelized red onions as toppings to make your taco even more hearty!
What are the best fillings for tacos?
Taco fillings make up the bulk of the meal, so it’s important you choose the right ingredients. The best fillings for tacos are:
legumes like chickpeas and black beans root vegetables like sweet potatoes soy foods like tofu and tempeh leafy greens like lettuce and spinach grains like corn and quinoa
When you’re thinking about a quick, healthy and satisfying meal to fill you up after a tiring day, let either of these vegetarian taco recipes be the first thing to cross your mind (or alternatively these veggie quesadilla ideas!). They’re as easy as healthy meatless tacos get and as tasty as they’ll ever be. And that’s what we’re all about here at HTFU. So, if you’d like even more veggie filled goodness, look no further than the recipes on our site. All tasty, super nutritious and most importantly, completely vegetarian!
