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28 Vegetarian Mexican Recipes

A collection of easy vegetarian mexican recipes.

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, mexican night at home, or any occasion!

You’ll find everything here from the best veggie enchiladas to 5 minute nacho cheese sauce, fresh corn salsa, vegan burrito bowls, and so much more!

26 easy vegetarian mexican recipes - perfect for cinco de mayo, or any occasion! #vegetarian #mexican #cincodemayo #meatless

Can you guys believe that it’s practically May already?! I just feel like this year is flying by.

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, I’ve rounded up all of my favorite Mexican recipes to share with you today!

Whether you’re cooking for Cinco de Mayo or just taco Tuesday, here you’ll find every meatless Mexican recipe you could need.

It’s no surprise how much I love Mexican recipes, and they are a regular staple in our house.

In this roundup you’ll find everything from Queso to refried beans to Nacho Cheese Sauce to Enchiladas, Quesadillas, burrito bowls, guacamole, and more!

If you love easy vegetarian Mexican recipes, this is for you!

So start scrolling and plan your next Mexican night! Click on any recipe title to find the full recipe!

Vegetarian Mexican Recipes

1. 5  Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce

All you need is just a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make super thick and addictive nacho cheese sauce.

Taco Tuesday will never be the same once you try this recipe!

Easy 5 minute nacho cheese sauce recipe (gluten free) #nachocheese #nachocheesesauce #appetizers #mexicanfood #nachos #glutenfree

2. 5 Minute Homemade Refried Beans Recipe

Add some protein to your favorite mexican meals with these refried beans made in just 5 minutes.

No junk, just simple wholesome ingredients needed to make this delicious recipe.

How to make refried beans (5 minute refried beans recipe) - so easy and I make these all the time! #refriedbeans #easyrecipe #mexican #homemaderefriedbeans #vegan #vegetarian #dinner #dinnerrecipe

3. 30 Minute Sweet Potato Refried Bean Nachos

Use those refried beans and nacho cheese sauce from above to make this sinfully good sheet pan nacho recipe!

You won’t believe how good this is!

30 minute sweet potato refried bean nachos with homemade nacho cheese sauce. This is our go to Mexican meal! #30minute #vegetarian #sweetpotatonachos #sweetpotato #glutenfree #nachocheesesauce

4. Portobello Fajitas

Eat the filling in soft taco shells, or straight out of the pan…it’s THAT good.

Easy 30 minute vegan Portobello fajitas made with meaty Portobello slices and roasted bell pepper and onion. A healthy and delicious dinner ready in just half an hour! #vegan #portobello #portobellofajitas #glutenfree #dinner #glutenfreevegan #veganfajitas

5. Tofu Mexican Rice Casserole

Filling mexican rice casserole with hidden tofu for extra protein!

Tofu Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe with bell peppers and mushrooms. Scrambled tofu adds extra protein to this delicious vegetarian take on a healthier Mexican rice casserole. Serve with chips and sour cream! #tofumexicanrice #mexicanricecasserole #healthymexicanrice #tofu #vegetarian #dinner

6. The best Guacamole recipe

Simple and delicious – guac lovers where you at?

guacamole in a bowl on a platter surrounded by tortilla chips

7. Vegan Quesadillas

Quesadillas gone vegan with a cashew cheese sauce.

Easy vegan quesadillas recipe packed full of protein and flavor. No meat, no dairy, no vegan cheese! It's a Mexican favorite gone vegan! #vegan #quesadillas #meatless #veganmexican #veganquesadilla #dinner #recipes

8. Vegetarian Enchiladas

So addictive you will be fighting over the leftovers!

These best ever veggie enchiladas are insanely good! Even meat eaters can’t resist these! #vegetarian #enchiladas #veggieenchiladas #vegetarianenchiladas

9. No Velveeta Crock Pot Queso Dip

This crockpot queso dip is a game day necessity! No velveeta, just simple whole food ingredients.

slow cooker queso dip

10. Enchilada Tofu Burrito Bowls

Bring chipotle to your kitchen with these tofu burrito bowls!

Easy enchilada tofu burrito bowls with homemade guacamole and salsa. Bring chipotle to your kitchen with this delicious recipe! #vegan #burritobowls #tofuburritobowls

11. Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Sweet potatoes and black beans were made for each other!

Smoky Sweet potato black bean enchiladas recipe. Even meat eaters will flip for these delicious enchiladas covered in sauce and freshly grated Colby jack. #meatless #dinner #vegetarian #enchiladas

12. Easy Homemade Salsa

Homemade fresh salsa – perfect summer treat!

Easy Homemade Fresh Salsa recipe – take mexican night to the next level or serve alone with chips, either way you’ll love it! #vegan #homemadesalsa #picodegallo

13. Mexican Quinoa Enchilada Bake

This makes enough to feed a crowd!

This Mexican quinoa enchilada bake is packed full of veggies and flavor. Cheesy lightened up comfort food. You'll love this recipe! #meatless #quinoa #quinoaenchilada #mexican #casserole #vegetarian #dinner

14. Vegetarian Burrito Bowls

More yummy burrito bowls!

Vegetarian burrito bowl recipe with black beans, mini bell peppers, garlic, and onion. Better than chipotle! An easy vegetarian meal prep recipe or dinner the whole family will love! #vegetarianmealprep #vegetarianburritobowl #dinner #healthy #vegetarian

15. Refried Bean Enchiladas

Use those refried beans to make easy enchiladas!

refried bean enchilada recipe

16. Easy Vegan Taco Bake

Vegan foodies will love this easy recipe. It only takes 5 minutes to get ready for the oven!

Easy Vegan Taco Bake Recipes - ready for the oven in just 5 minutes! This will be your new go to dinner for busy weeknights!

17. Vegetarian Mexican Rice Casserole

So filling, cheesy, and a crowd favorite.

vegetarian mexican rice casserole

18. Vegetarian Taco Cups

Game day alert! These are so fun to make!

19. Crockpot Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Let your crockpot do the work for these vegetarian stuffed peppers!

20. Fajita Veggies

Just like Chipotle, these fajita veggies are so easy and taste amazing!

cooked fajita veggies in a skillet

21. Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

cauliflower rice burrito bowl with sweet potato, black bean, guacamole, tomatoes, and fajita veggies

22. Queso Blanco

dipping a chip into queso blanco

25. Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato lovers will love this one!

vegetarian mexican recipes:mexican stuffed sweet potatoes

26. Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

cauliflower rice in a skillet with chopped cilantro on top

27. Fresh Corn Salsa

Chipotle copycat fresh corn salsa – I am so addicted to this!

vegetarian mexican recipes:The best easy fresh corn salsa recipe made with just a few ingredients. It tastes better than chipotle and is ready in minutes! Make your own burrito bowls at home with this awesome corn salsa. #chipotlecornsalsa #cornsalsa #chipotle #burritobowl #appetizer #vegan #corn #appetizer

28. Vegan Burrito Bowl

Vegan burrito bowls made with homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa. Flavor overload! I could make this every week and never get sick of it!

vegetarian mexican recipes: Vegan burrito bowl recipe with homemade fresh corn salsa and guacamole. Better than chipotle and so fresh and delicious! #vegan #burritobowl #meatless #chipotle #mexican #dinner #vegetarian #mealprep #dairyfree #guacamole #cornsalsa

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Maggie Unzueta

Tuesday 2nd of October 2018

Mmm... I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol.

Maggie Unzueta

Tuesday 21st of August 2018

It looks delicious. I wish this were in front of me right now.

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