Hurry The Food Up Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes For Busy People
Whatever your reason for looking for vegetarian Mexican recipes, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or trialling a veggie or vegan lifestyle for the first time, it’s always fun to experiment with vegetarian recipes.
Or maybe you’re having vegetarian guests round and know they love Mexican food.
Our favourite vegetarian Mexican recipes
Mexican recipes are versatile, vibrant and always delicious, sometimes with simple ingredients you may have never thought to pick up in the supermarket and can include new dairy-free choices for vegan alternatives.
Scroll through our colourful list of authentic Mexican dishes from breakfast burritos, to speedy lunchtime tacos, to sizzling tasty pizzas – ideal for any vegetarian or vegan diet.
Mains
Bonus: very quick, easy, super tasty and nutritious tacos 🙂
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.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: easy, super quick, nutritious and so yummy
This Speedy Gonzales is the best veggie take on Mexican food. With our easy to follow recipe, in just 15 minutes you can be enjoying the tastiest Mexican spices for lunch or dinner!
Ready in: 45 minutes (just 5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheGreenLoot
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and so good
This Vegan Mexican Quinoa is a plant-based, high-protein and super flavorful meal, that you can enjoy as a healthy weight loss dinner, or a quick, filling work lunch (in a burrito) as well!
Bonus: simple ingredients, so tasty, healthy and versatile
Crispy Tortilla Pizza. A healthier way to eat pizza with the same great taste that you love. Ready in just 25 minutes, you won’t look back!
Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes (just 25 minutes prep time)
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: tasty, nutritious, full of health benefits meal
Veggie packed, vegan enchilada casserole is the perfect Mexican dish to switch up your dinner routine. It’s beautiful, colourful, and utterly delicious.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: fast, delicious and perfect at any time!
The new vegan Mexican-style burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: KitchenSanctuary
Bonus: so simple, colourful, versatile and yummy dish
A lighter alternative to those crisps and dips – try my loaded Mexican-style carrot fries! A great party food, snack or lunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free!
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: KitchenSanctuary
Bonus: mega quick, yummy, full flavour and health benefits
This Vegetarian Loaded Mexican Tortilla Pan dinner is packed with flavour and loads of healthy goodies! A real treat that won’t make you feel that you’re missing out on meat. Plus it’s ready in 20 minutes!
Bonus: mega quick, tasty and full of health benefits quesadillas
Spinach Tomato Quesadillas. Easy to make and ready in 15 minutes max. It’s packed full of vitamins K and A, B2 and B6, C, calcium and potassium. Incredible.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: quick, simple, tasty and healthy
Need some lunch inspo? Look no further because our Fuego del Dragon recipe is packed with so many delicious, vibrant ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes.
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: DebraKlein
Bonus: healthy, tasty and so easy
Vegan and Gluten-free, tasty side dish comes together in 30 minutes. Nutrient Dense and healthy enough for a main meal. Perfect for meatless Monday when you’re short on time.
Bonus: mega tasty, healthy, quick, and so simple 🙂
These are the best breakfast burritos we’ve ever had! An incredibly quick and easy recipe to follow, with just four simple steps and in the end, you get to enjoy a healthy, high-protein bite – starting your day the best way possible.
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: CleanPlateMama
Bonus: tasty, nutritious and mega healthy
This southwest quinoa salad is the perfect lunch or meatless dinner. It’s loaded with plant-based protein and veggies. All tossed with a lime vinaigrette; it’s flavorful, easy, and healthy.
Bonus: healthy, nutritious and tastes so damn good!
Sweet Potato Burritos – bursting with Mexican flair and tantalising flavours, this authentic recipe is easy to make for one or the whole big family!
Bonus: delicious, spicy and healthy meal 😉
Mexican Vegetarian Tacos. Incredible taste with loads of veggie fiber and protein means this recipe makes you wonder why you ever wanted meat in the first place.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ErhardtsEat
Bonus: easy, warm and satisfying, can be stored for a while in the fridge
This Mexican Corn Salad Recipe is healthy and ready in under 30 minutes. The warm salad pairs well with Mexican favorites and can be used as a topper.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: CookItRealGood
Bonus: quick, easy and very delicious pizza
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza is a deliciously quick and easy dinner made from simple everyday ingredients. Make your own pizza crust or use store-bought, and load it up with corn, smashed black beans and red bell peppers.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ErhardtsEat
Bonus: amazingly delicious and healthy recipe
These Vegetarian Quesadillas are the best quick weeknight dinner or lunch! Filled with black beans, sweet potato and avocado these are healthy and delicious!
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: simple ingredients, quick and tasty meal
Super easy to make black bean and rice recipe that is also vegan and healthy. Comes together in 15 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients.
Easy Veggie Quesadillas with Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar
Bonus: delicious, cheesy and so healthy
Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo. A few clever steps and you’ll be chowing down on gooey, crispy quesadillas in no time!
Bonus: simple ingredients, so tasty, healthy and versatile
Here is how to make the best flour tortillas that are tastier, healthier and better than store-bought. Easy to follow recipe needing only flour, water and oil.
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: MelissaTraub
Bonus: incredibly delicious and healthy dish
Ready for a delicious and healthy meal? Learn how to make this satisfying vegan Mexican lasagna with black beans, avocados, corn tortillas, and salsa. Layered with avocados instead of cheese!
Bonus: quick, healthy, refreshing and satisfying taste
Who said meat free recipes can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SpiceUpTheCurry
Bonus: easy, quick, delicious and so good
These crispy potato tacos are so good and make simple, easy weeknight dinner. You get deliciously Mexican seasoned mashed potatoes layered over corn tortillas and fried to make crispy tacos. It is topped with pico de gallo.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: easy, quick, mega nutritious and very tasty
This high-protein bowl is quick and easy to rustle up but packed with flavour and all the nutrients you need for a long day on the go.
Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutes (just 20 minutes prep time)
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: beautiful, healthy and delicious dinner
Veggie packed, vegan enchilada casserole is the perfect Mexican dish to switch up your dinner routine. It’s beautiful, colourful, and utterly delicious.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: incredibly tasty, healthy and so delicious
Vegan food is never boring when you’re following these vegetarian Mexican recipes. Vibrant, versatile and so fresh – making mealtime exciting every time!
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: AllThatsJas
Bonus: super easy, tasty and full of flavour 🙂
This Mexican-style spaghetti in a tomato-based sauce with olives and capers is easy to make and will satisfy your taste buds.
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: spicy, healthy, fresh
This bowl of spicy goodness will keep you going all day long. Packed with fresh, zesty flavours and protein-rich ingredients – perfect for your lunchtime munch.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: mega quick, spicy and delicious soup
This easy vegan Mexican Bean Soup is a hearty bowl full of flavour. It’s rammed with beans and veggies, and is deliciously spiced and warming. The best thing is you can make this recipe in just 15 minutes!
Appetizers, snacks and spices
Bonus: super quick, delicious and healthy dip
Simple Sexy Salsa. Spice up your salsa life with this delicious but simple recipe. Only takes 5 minutes and uses easy to find ingredients. Vegetarian and healthy.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: SpiceUpTheCurry
Bonus: quick, healthy, refreshing and satisfying taste
Black bean and corn salsa is always a crowd favorite! It has such a deliciously fresh and vibrant flavor with just a perfect blend of ingredients.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: CookingTheGlobe
Bonus: easy and quick, crispy snack
Everyone should know how to make Chilaquiles because this Mexican snack is amazing. This recipe is for Chilaquiles Rojos (made with red salsa).
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: BiteSizedKitchen
Bonus: delicious, quick and versatile dish
These baked Vegetarian Empanadas are a delicious finger food appetiser that your guests will love! Made with pie crust dough, they are simple, easy and super flaky! Serve with a side of sour cream and dip away!
Bonus: quick, simple and versatile spice
The tastiest Mexican spice mix you’ll find this side of El Paso – wallet-friendly and ready in a moment, it’s perfect for fajitas, tacos and burritos too.
Bonus: quick, healthy and tasty, perfect for parties 😉
Tangy and tasty guacamole with crispy nachos that are healthy, vegan and very easy to make. High in good fats, fiber, vitamin C, and iron. 10 minutes.
Ingredients
For the guacamole
- 1 big ripe avocado
- ½ red onion
- 2 small tomato
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup cilantro/coriander, fresh (if you don’t have any, don’t fret – the guacamole can survive without it)
- 1 chilli
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic
For the tortillas:
- 3 big tortillas
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 pinches salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
For the guacamole
- Cut the avocado and remove stone. Take out the flesh and mash it in a bowl.
- Peel and finely dice the onion. Throw into the bowl as well.
- Chop the tomatoes and chuck in too.
- Grate the garlic into the mix and chop the cilantro. Add as well.
- Add the salt, pepper and squeeze in the lemon.
- If you like it with a bit of kick, lob in a chopped chili too.
- Mix well.
- Done.
For the tortillas
- Using scissors, layer the tortillas on top of each other and cut into triangles (halve, halve, and halve again)
- If you want extra crispy tortillas (as Howie does), use a knife to spread some olive oil over them. You can skip this part for slightly softer, more ‘floury’ tortillas (Dave’s favourite).
- Sprinkle the salt and cayenne over the tortillas
- Place on a tray and bake for 5 minutes in the oven at 200°C/390°F.
- Remove
- Eat with guacamole and enjoy!
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So whether you’ve got a bunch of friends over, surprising that special someone or having a night in with your favourite Netflix show, you know what’s on the menu – delicious Mexican food used in simple vegetarian recipes!
With such a wide variety of choices, you can keep scrolling through our best vegetarian Mexican recipes compilation and continue to experiment with Mexican spice and vegan alternatives.
We would love to know what your favourite Mexican dish is, so don’t forget to leave a comment below.
