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Vegetarian and Vegan Mexican Food Recipes

Vegetarian and vegan Mexican food recipes, including vegetarian Mexican burritos, meatless enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and more Mexican vegetarian. Some recipes are more authentic Mexican recipes while others are meatless versions of traditional dishes.
Quick Vegan Bean and Rice Burrito Recipe
Make a vegan bean and rice burrito with plenty of Mexican spices. This is a quick and easy basic recipe for a vegan bean burrito. Toss in some extra toppings such as non-dairy cream cheese, homemade guacamole, salsa, black olives, or whatever you have on hand.
Ten Minute Tofu Enchilada Recipe
This vegetarian enchilada recipe with tofu and cheese is very basic, but if you want to get some enchiladas in the oven in less than ten minutes, this is a great recipe to try. You can always pop open a can of black olives, or toss in some leftover pre-cooked veggies as well.
Ten Minute Vegetarian Fajitas
Ten Minute Vegetarian Fajitas
Vegetarian Black Bean Chile Rellenos
Vegetarian stuffed and breaded chile rellenos with black beans and citrus are an indulgent Mexican-inspired appetizer or vegetarian entree.
Carmelized Onion Quesadillas
Carmelized Onion Quesadillas
Vegan 7 Layer Dip
Vegan 7 Layer Dip
Black Bean Enchilada Bake
A one dish casserole perfect for those busy nights - you can get this vegetarian enchilada bake in the oven in just a few minutes. A simple Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy.
Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip
Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip. A classic vegetarian chili bean and cheese dip perfect for lounging in front of the TV or for a casual vegetarian appetizer.
Grilled Stuffed Chili Rellenos or Green Bell Peppers
Grilled Stuffed Chili Relleno or Green Bell Peppers
Zuchinni and Pepper Bean Burrito
Zuchinni and Pepper Bean Burrito
Vegetarian Mushroom Fajitas
Vegetarian Mushroom Fajitas
Quick and Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Soup
Quick and Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Soup. A healthy, low fat vegetarian soup recipe that will warm up your family in less than 15 minutes flat. Make it vegan by simply omitting the cheese and sour cream.
Black Bean and Mango Salad Recipe
Black Bean and Mango Salad Recipe
Spicy Vegetarian Bean and Feta Cheese Tostada
Spicy Vegetarian Bean and Feta Cheese Tostada. Mexican spices coupled with crumbled feta make for flavorful taste combination in this vegetarian tostada recipe. Be sure to use fresh cilantro, not dried, for the best flavor.
Baked Bean Quesadillas
Baked Bean Quesadillas
Quick 7 Layer Dip Recipe
Quick 7 Layer Dip Recipe
Vegetarian Portabella Mushroom Enchiladas
Vegetarian Portabella Mushroom Enchiladas
Quick and Easy Mexican Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Quick and Easy Mexican Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Mexican Seitan Vegetarian Fajitas
Colorful seitan fajitas look just like real meat, but are, of course, lower in fat and cholesterol-free. Wrap in a flour tortilla and serve with rice and beans for a complete meal. This Mexican fajita recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Sour Cream
Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Sour Cream
Cheese and Bell Pepper Quesadillas
Mexican quesadillas are very easy to make and kids absolutely love them, since they are mostly cheese! This vegetarian recipe for cheese and bell pepper quesadillas will be a hit with the kids, as well as the adults. You can make these Mexican quesadillas vegan by using soy cheese.
Black Bean, Tofu and Veggie Enchiladas
Black bean enchiladas can be made in advance and frozen, so make plenty and set some aside for later. This easy Mexican enchilada recipe is vegetarian and can be made vegan if you omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese.
Sweet Mexican Tortilla Chips
Sweet Mexican Tortilla Chips
Vegetarian Posole Soup with Hominy
Although this quick and easy posole soup recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, traditional Mexican posole soup is almost never vegetarian! Though this vegetarian posole recipe may not be quite as authentic as others, you'll find that the combination of peppers, hominy, chili and cumin lends it a satisfying and authentic Mexican flavor.
Frijoles Negroes (Vegetarian Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans) are a staple of Mexican cuisine. This vegetarian and vegan recipe is flavorful, simple to prepare and makes a great side dish or a filling for burritos.
Mexican Black Bean Soup
Spicy black bean soup is full of the flavors of Mexico. With jalapenos, chili and cumin simmered on the stove, this vegetarian and vegan recipe is sure to please.
Mexican Black Bean Soup with Cumin
Mexican Black Bean Soup with Cumin
Crockpot Refried Beans
Crockpot Refried Beans
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
You can get this Mexican-inspired casserole into the oven in just a few minutes, so it makes a great meal for a busy day. Kids love this recipe too, but you may want to cut the amount of chilies in half. This vegetarian recipe could easily be made vegan by using a soy cheese instead of regular cheese.
Mock Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Cilantro
Mock Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Cilantro. This Mexican food recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Easy Mexican Rice
Easy Mexican Rice
Tex-Mex Tortilla Wraps
These Mexican bean tortilla wraps make for a high-protein and low-fat vegetarian lunch. You can even eat them on the go, since they are all wrapped up and very portable. Try adding a bit of sour cream or guacamole for an even heartier meal. This recipe for tex-mex tortilla wraps is both vegetarian and vegan.
Quick No-meat-a Vegetarian Fajitas
Quick No-meat-a Vegetarian Fajitas
Southwest Bean and Corn Salad
Southwest Bean and Corn Salad
Fiesta Veggie Burger Recipe
Fiesta Veggie Burger Recipe
Menudo Soup with Vegetarian "Chicken"
Menudo Soup with Vegetarian "Chicken"
Vegearian Chile and Cheese Flautas
About.com's Guide to Mexican Food sys of these vegetarian flautas, "These crispy tortillas are stuffed with green chiles, cheese and corn for a wonderful array of texture and flavor."
Mexican Huevos Rancheros
Mexican huevos rancheros is a traditional vegetarian Mexican breakfast recipe for eggs served with salsa and corn tortillas. Although this simple Mexican recipe is usually served for breakfast, they make a great lunch or afternoon snack for kids too.
Mexican Breakfast Enchiladas
Serve up some Mexican breakfast enchiladas with green chile sauce, eggs, and lots of cheese. A great meatless Mexican breakfast idea for weekends, holidays or for a brunch.
Quick and Easy Potato Breakfast Burritos
Using frozen hash brown potatoes makes this Mexican vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe very quick and easy to prepare. This is a great vegetarian Mexican recipe for kids.
Mexican Plantain Chips
Plantain chips are an easy vegetarian and vegan Mexican treat.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
A vegetarian burrito recipe using sweet potatoes, black beans, fresh cilantro and lots of Mexican spices. Yum!
Vegetarian Mexican Quiche Recipe
Vegetarian Mexican Quiche Recipe
Low-Fat Huevos Rancheros
A low-fat version of Mexican huevos rancheros turns this traditional Mexican vegetarian breakfast into a healthier meal.

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