Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round Up!

Indulge in a culinary fiesta with these 25 mouthwatering, vegan Mexican recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, these classics are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Start your feast with vibrant appetizers like crisp jicama slices drizzled with zesty lime juice, creamy guacamole perfect for dipping, or a refreshing mango lime salsa bursting with tropical flavors. For a hearty start, delve into dishes like aromatic cumin black beans, a smoky beans and rice medley, or a zesty black quinoa black bean salad that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful.

For those craving a plant-based burger alternative, sink your teeth into juicy smoky black bean burgers that are both satisfying and packed with protein. And when the weather calls for something warm and comforting, simmer up a batch of creamy pumpkin black bean soup that’s sure to soothe the soul.

Looking for a unique twist on a classic dip? Try whipping up a batch of green chili hummus for a spicy kick that pairs perfectly with crunchy veggies or tortilla chips. And if you’re in need of a quick and filling breakfast option, look no further than a sheet pan tofu scramble loaded with beans and veggies for a wholesome start to your day. Enjoy it stuffed into soft taco shells for lunch or dinner.

With these tantalizing vegan Mexican recipes, your taste buds are in for a treat. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with these flavor-packed dishes that are sure to become staples in your kitchen repertoire.

1

Mango Lime Salsa

Light and refreshing with just 5 ingredients. It is on the sweeter side of things with delicious fresh mango which is a nice contrast to the jalapeno pepper and red onion.

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2

Chipotle Nacho Cheeze Sauce

Creamy and flavorful with a little kick. It’s delicious on just about everything making it one of the most versatile sauce recipes.

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3

Ponachos

This is my version of healthy SOS Free (salt, oil & sugar) plant based vegan nachos now lovingly called ponachos. The based is oil free air fried potatoes instead of chips. Top with your favorite Mexican toppings and it is a guilt free pleasure to eat!

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4

Smoky Vegan Beans & Rice

With it nice and thick it makes the perfect topping for tostadas, taco filling or a burrito filling. Add your favorite salsa, slice green onions, corn, jalapenos, shredded lettuce and some Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce.

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5

Tami’s Easy Red Salsa

The salsa goes well with Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce and oil free air fried chips. Using canned tomatoes when fresh ones are not in season make this quick and easy.

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6

Guilt Free Chips & Salsa – Chimol

Our daughter learned how to make this delicious Latin American favorite called Chimol from her sister in law Annie. This is how they make it in Honduras. So fresh and bursting with flavor. Perfect for dipping with corn tortilla chips and topping all of your favorite Mexican dishes.

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7

Mexican Quinoa Black Beans & Corn aka Beanwash!

A simple and easy recipe made in an Instant Pot with pantry items. Great served hot or cold. East as is or stuff it into a burrito or make tacos.

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8

Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class

An entire Mexican menu for an easy week night dinner or to feed guests.

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9

Mexican Chopped Salad with Crispy Tortilla Strips & Chipotle Nacho Cheeze Sauce

I love Mexican – Southwest flavors and incorporate them into my food on a regular basis. Even my chopped salads can take on a Latin American flavor profile.

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10

Vegan Horchata

A light and refreshing traditional Mexican beverage often seen in Mexican restaurants. The perfect creamy beverage to cool off with on a summer day, yet special enough to serve during the holiday season and since it is alcohol free, it’s perfect for the children to drink as well.

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11

Sheet Pan Tofu Scramble with Cumin & Black Beans

Firm tofu, red bell pepper, jalapeno, green onions, black beans and some delicious seasonings turn this into an amazing entree. It is so versatile and can be enjoyed for breakast lunch or dinner.

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12

Zesty Quinoa Black Bean Salad

You will find yourself making this to take to all your potlucks and workplace shared meals as well as part of your weekly batch cooking. One of the things that makes this salad special is that it can be enjoyed either hot or cold.

13

Joanie’s Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

It is such a different flavor because of the unusual combination of allspice, cinnamon and black pepper. It all works perfectly well together with the canned pumpkin which adds fiber, creaminess and flavor.

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14

Easy Salsa Verde

This salsa will tickle your taste buds. You can actually make this in a short amount of time and you will never want store bought salsa again.

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15

Green Chili Hummus

This is amazing with tortilla chips, on pita bread, whole grain crackers or as a topping on a taco salad. Use it as a spread for a wrap filled with veggies and salsa. The flavor of the green chilies, garlic, red pepper, lime juice and cumin with the garbanzo beans is fantastic.

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16

Katy’s Best Guacamole

Simple, easy and so delicious! Get those air fried tortilla chips ready for dipping!

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17

Cumin Black Beans

These cumin black beans have way more flavor than any canned beans you buy. It is super easy and economical too! Once cooked these beans can be put into freezer bags or freezer containers and frozen for future use.

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18

Tacos with Jicama Tortillas

The jicama tortillas are smaller than a regular corn tortilla which makes them perfect for appetizers or for a pot luck/buffet. They are crisp yet flexible enough to bend around the filling and can be eaten out of hand just like a regular taco.

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19

Smokey Black Bean Burgers

This recipes uses many of our favorite flavors including, smoked paprika, ground cumin, jalapeno powder, onion powder, chipotle powder and sun dried tomato powder. These go together quickly and easily and are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Wrap them up in a corn tortilla!

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20

Mexican Stuffed Baked Potato & Bean & Rice Burrito Bowl

Simple meal ideas that don't require a recipe.

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21

Esau’s Grilled Corn with Lime

The best tasting sweet corn ever made the Honduran way! Grilled and drizzled with fresh lime juice. Wow!

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22

Fiesta Rice

Super quick meal from everyday ingredients. Rice corn, beans, cilantro and lime juice.

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23

Mexicano Veggie Burger

Simple, easy delicious! Serve wrapped up in a corn tortilla or crumble it over a salad.

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24

Chili Lentils for Tacos

They have a “meaty” texture to them and the seasonings are perfect. The leftovers heat up well and have even more flavor than the first day.

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25

Chili Lime Jicama

A popular street food in Mexico. Crisp cool jicama is cut into sticks and drizzled with lime juice then dusted with chili powder.

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