Mexican Vegetarian Recipes (2024)

Spice up your menu plan with these Mexican Vegetarian Recipes. Whether you are watching your weight, celebrating Meatless Monday, or simply want more variety in your meals, these recipes are sure to inspire you.

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I am always publishing Mexican Vegetarian Recipes, but I don’t always label them as “vegetarian” or “meatless.” I decided to gather up some of my meat-free dishes and some from other Mexican food bloggers.

My goal is to continue to add more Mexican Vegetarian Recipes to this blog post. Another thing to note: almost all of these recipes are authentic Mexican recipes.

Hope you enjoy this collection!

Next time you’re thinking of cooking pinto beans, or Frijoles de la Olla, try this easy recipe. It is the perfect side dish to your Mexican food favorites.

These Vegetarian Tacos are sure to hit the spot! Delicious Mexican food that’s perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday.

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These Red Chile Jackfruit Tamales are made with spicy guajillo chile seasoned jackfruit and masa, stuffed inside corn husks and steamed until tender. By Dora’s Table

Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers.

Mexican Alphabet Soup is a childhood favorite. This Mexican food classic is comforting, delicious, and educational.

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Pozole de Frijol. Big hearty bowls overflowing with frijoles and hominy nestled alongside chiles in a rich broth. How delicious does that sound!!
By Sweet Life Bake

Papas con Rajas is a savory Mexican recipe. It makes a great option for Meatless Mondays or serve as an easy side dish.

Lentil Tostadas – Mexican vegetarian recipes don’t come any easier than this. Add your favorite toppings, and you have a winning dish sure to please any palate. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Calabacitas a la Mexicana is a yummy recipe that goes perfectly on top of a tostada or as a taco filling.

It is ready to be enjoyed in minutes and doesn’t break the bank. Serve with refried beans and Mexican rice.

This has got to be one of my favorite Mexican vegetarian recipes!

Entomatadas are corn tortillas dipped in Mexican red salsa and topped with white cheese and green cilantro.

Mexican Vegetarian Recipes are so delicious. Like this one!

Calabacitas con Elote is a yummy and delicious dish that comes together in minutes.

It only takes a few ingredients, and come and get it!

Recreate this classic Mexican recipe at home. Tamales de Frijol are incredibly delicious and perfect for the holidays. This is also 100% vegan.

Nothing warms you up like Sopa de Lentejas.

A big bowl of this soup is comforting, satisfying, and always enjoyable.

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Black Bean and Queso Fresco Enchiladas Verde a yummy and vegetarian Mexican recipe.

Perfect for Lent, Meatless Mondays, or any day of the week. Recipe by Confession of a Foodie.

Sopa de Estrellitas is a Mexican food classic.

A bowl of Mexican comfort food that reminds us why nothing is better than home cooking.

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Enfrijoladas de Queso, or Cheese Filled Tortillas dipped in Bean Sauce.

This recipe is a yummy Mexican food classic. Cheesy and delicious as a meat-free dinner option. Enjoy!

Mexican Veggie Burger – a vegetarian and yummy dish that’s perfect for the grill.

Serve with plenty of guacamole. Yum!

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This vegetarian Mexican recipe for Vegan Menudo is a perfect meal to help warm you up during the cold winter days.

And if you just happen to be hung over, this soup will really hit the spot!

Fideo Seco is a traditional Mexican recipe made of pasta noodles and cooked in a tomato sauce.

Mildly spicy and ready in minutes. This dish makes a great side dish or yummy light lunch

Caldo de Verduras is full of yummy flavors. A comforting and warm soup that’s perfect for cold, winter days.

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Another incredibly tasty and meatless Mexican recipe, Cauliflower Tinga (Tacos de Coliflor).

Tender pieces of cauliflower in a flavorful tomato chipotle sauce wrapped in a warm corn tortilla is a delicious meatless option for taco Tuesday. By La Cocina de Leslie

This Fishless Ceviche is for all my party friends. There’s always one vegetarian at a dinner party or social event.

If you’ve ever hosted a party, you know the challenges of planning food. You have to try this recipe. It’s a crowd pleaser, for sure!

Sopa de Habas is a healthy and tasty dish. A bowl of this Mexican food favorite is the perfect meal for chilly days.

Rajas con Crema is a yummy Mexican recipe that is not too spicy and 100% tasty.

It’s cheesy deliciousness in every bite.

Tamales Dulces are a favorite during the Holidays. A mixture of fruits and nuts wrapped in corn husks.

They make a delicious and yummy Mexican dessert.

Arroz Blanco, or Mexican White Rice, is an easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any and all Mexican food.

Tlacoyos are oval-shaped corn masa creations usually stuffed with refried beans. Delicious Mexican street food that you can easily make at home.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice is a tasty side dish to any Mexican food recipes. Made in half the time and full of yummy flavor.

In this list of Mexican Vegetarian Recipes, I had to include some desserts. This one is completely, 100% vegan!

This recipe for Empanadas de Piña is a keeper. These yummy and vegan empanadas are sweet and slightly tart.

They make a great dessert for everyone in the family.

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Ensalada de Nopales is a traditional Mexican food recipe made with cooked cactus. It’s simple, delicious, and good-for-you too.

Mexican Molletes is a yummy breakfast idea or perfect as a quick afternoon snack.

Mexican food doesn’t come any easier than this!

This Potato and Cheese Taquitos Recipe is perfect for game day. A crispy and yummy appetizer that you’re sure to love.

Serve with your favorite Mexican salsa. Talk about delicious Mexican Vegetarian Recipes… YUMMY!

Frijoles Refritos Homemade Refried Beans, or Frijoles Refritos, is one of the easiest Mexican foods to make.

Vegetarian and yummy, they make the perfect side dish to any meal.

What are your favorite Mexican Vegetarian Recipes?
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