Top 11 Favorite Vegetarian and Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Recipe

1. 30 Second Chili "Cheese" Dip

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 Dip

2. Basic Vegan Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole 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!

3. Easy Mushroom Fajitas

These mushrooms fajitas have just a few simple ingredients and a few Mexican spices, so they are quick and easy to prepare. Serve wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with a spoonful of sour cream. See also: Mexican Seitan Fajitas and Quick No-meat-a Vegetarian Fajitas

4. Sweet Mexican Tortilla 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.

5. Mexican Chocolate Cake

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!

6. Plantain Chips

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!

7. Beverage: Agua Fresca

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.

8. Salsa Cups

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!

9. More Vegetarian and Vegan Mexican Recipes

Not finding exactly what you're looking for? Check out lots more vegetarian and vegan Mexican food recipes here.

10. More Vegetarian Party Foods and Appetizers

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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