What's a Cinco de Mayo party without some fabulous food? Being vegetarian doesn't mean giving up on some great appetizers, drinks and dishes to celebrate this Mexican holiday. Read on for some great dips, and even a Mexican-inspired dessert!
With just two pre-made ingredients, this recipe is super easy and super yummy, which are two of my favorite qualities in a recipe! Serve with in bowl with a plateful of corn tortilla chips for a quick, though not exactly authentic, appetizer. See also:
Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Bean DipGuacamole doesn't have to be fancy to taste great! This recipe is simple enough for anyone to make, but tastes absolutely great. Make sure you are using a good quality avocado, because guacamole is all about the flavor of the avocado. Serve in a bowl next to your chili "cheese" dip and chips!
These are a sweet treat that kids and adults alike will love, and they take just a few minutes to prepare. Serve as a dessert, or as an appetizer with
fresh fruit salsa.
Inspired by Mexican Hot Chocolate, made famous by the movie "Chocolat", this vegan recipe uses both cinnamon and cayenne to get a spicy chocolate flavor. Yum!
From About.com's Guide to Mexican food comes this recipe for plantain chips. This light and crispy recipe can be used much like tortilla chips and are a sweet and slightly salty alternative to chips. Make sure to plan a dip for your plantain chips!
What's a party without drinks? This non-alcoholic agua fresca (fruuit water) recipe is light and refreshing - perfect for an afternoon spritzer or for the kids and teens at your party.
Individualized servings of chips and salsa great for kids and easy to serve. Try filling with beans, rice, or guacamole along with salsa. So cute!
Not finding exactly what you're looking for? Check out lots more vegetarian and vegan Mexican food recipes here.
If your party needs a little something extra that you're not finding here on this list of vegetarian Cinco de Mayo foods, try scrolling through this collection of dozens of vegetarian and vegan appetizers, hors d' oeuvres and party food ideas, from a greasy
vegetarian hot wings recipe to a more elegant
balsamic and basil bruschetta and everything in between.
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