Everyone will love these scrumptious vegan Cinco de Mayo recipes! Featuring classic Mexican appetizers, dips, drinks and meals, you’ll be able to create the perfect crowd-pleasing menu with our list.
From tacos to tamales, fajitas, and margaritas — Mexican food is just incredibly tasty!
While Mexican cuisine is often associated with lots of meat and cheese, it can actually be quite easy to make vegan versions of traditional recipes.
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Tasty Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Vegan 7-Layer Mexican Dip
Make this healthier 7-layer Mexican dip with creamy guacamole, hearty black beans, bell peppers, lettuce, salsa, olives, cilantro and homemade low-fat vegan nacho cheese!It’s a flavorful and eye-catching addition to any party buffet.
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Flavorful Mexican Buddha Bowl
If you’re looking for a Cinco de Mayo-approved dinner idea, make these Mexican Buddha bowls! With a spicy black bean and veggie mixture, fresh mango tomato salsa, homemade guacamole and cooked rice, it’s everything you love about this cuisine.
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Smoky Roasted Black Beans
You might have heard of roasted chickpeas, but have you ever tried roasted black beans? It’s the perfect protein-packed Mexican snack idea that you can flavor to your liking with smoked paprika, salt, garlic, chili and more.
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Homemade Bean Burritos
This family-friendly Mexican bean burrito recipe is ridiculously easy to make with hearty and nutritious components.Use pre-cooked rice, canned beans and flavorful add-ins to create the perfect balance between crunchy, soft, hot, creamy and filling!
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Tasty Vegan Guacamole
Nothing beats fresh guacamole for a crowd-pleasing party dip! This delicious 5-minute recipe is flavorful, not too spicy, and a must-try addition to your Cinco de Mayo spread.Serve with tortilla chips and salsa!
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Mexican Lentil Tacos
Serve these hearty Mexican lentil tacos to any non-vegan crowd and see them disappear within minutes! They are so tasty; even carnivores won’t complain that they are meat-free.Top with vegan cheese, cashew sour cream, salsa and shredded lettuce!
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
Nothing says summer quite as much as freshly made pico de gallo bursting with ripe tomatoes!It’s easy to make within minutes and features onion, lime, fresh cilantro, jalapeño peppers, cumin, cayenne and salt.
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Chia Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing light lemonade or limeade is made from only four ingredients: chia seeds, lime juice, agave syrup and water.It provides extra fiber from the seeds, is non-alcoholic and perfect during summer!
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Vegan Mexican Casserole
This multi-layer vegan taco Mexican casserole recipe is easy to make and truly satisfying!Creamy refried beans are paired with salsa, crunchy chips and lettuce to create a delicious meal that stores well for days.
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Vegan Oyster Mushroom Nachos
Make these vegan oyster mushroom nachos for a plant-based version of fajita nachos. In just 30 minutes, you will have a vegan appetizer sure to be a major hit with kids and adults alike!
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Baked Tortilla Chips
If you want to make your own healthier tortilla chips at home, follow this simple recipe! Only 3 ingredients are needed for this low-fat oven-baked version which couldn’t be easier to make.
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Spicy Mango Tomato Salsa
This spicy mango tomato salsa is fresh, vibrant and bursting with flavors! Offering a balance between sweet and spicy, it’s seriously addictive, easy to make and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
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Vegan Fish Tacos
Loaded with fresh goodies like creamy avocado, tangy red cabbage and spicy chipotle aioli, these vegan fish tacos are filling and fun to make!Ready in only 30 minutes, they’ll be a flavor explosion in your mouth.
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Vegan Queso Dip with Green Chiles
Serve this creamy and healthy queso dip during Cinco de Mayo as the ultimate plant-based crowd-pleaser!It combines all there is to love about hot queso, is undetectably dairy-free and requires only 5 minutes of hands-on time.
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Margarita with Jalapeño
This simple 321 margarita recipe is one everyone should have in their repertoire — it's almost as easy to make as it is to memorize! You'll only need three ingredients to make this pleasantly tart and refreshing Mexican cocktail.
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Healthy Vegan Cornbread
This healthy vegan cornbread is completely gluten-free and requires only 6 basic ingredients! Perfect for sweet or savory snacking, as a Mexican side or to be enjoyed as a fluffy and moist lunch to go. It's made with applesauce & sugar-free!
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Cheesy Black Bean Tacos
These easy cheesy crispy vegan black bean tacos are one of the fastest meals you can create!Loaded with flavor and loved even by non-vegans, they are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo gathering.
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Vegan Taco Soup
Add this delicious vegan taco soup to your list of go-to Mexican meals! Best served with cornbread and tortilla chips, it’s weeknight dinner-approved, family-friendly and great for bringing with you to a party.
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Hummus Fajita Quesadilla
These cheese-free quesadillas are packed with vegetables like oyster mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion seasoned with a fajita spice mix.With black beans, avocado, and hummus, this makes for a satisfying and versatile addition to any buffet.
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Frozen Citrus Margaritas
This triple citrus frozen margarita is quickly made in a blender and features a combination of orange, lemon and lime.The perfect summer drink and great for Cinco de Mayo or taco night!
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Pozole de Frijol
Bean pozole is an easy plant-based soup that requires only a handful of ingredients and is ready to serve within minutes!Serve this yummy and wholesome recipe with radishes, cabbage, lettuce, jalapeño, cilantro and lime wedges.
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Roasted Pepper Tacos
Try this 15-minute vegan taco recipe made with kale, poblanos and bell peppers for a simple Mexican recipe!Top with pico de gallo, guacamole, lime and avocado for the perfect flavor combo.
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Tomatillo Salsa
Zesty homemade tomatillo salsa with fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and garlic is easier to make than you may think!Be sure to try it on Cinco de Mayo or your next taco night.
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Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme
This popular Taco Bell dish can easily be made vegan and takes no more than 10-15 minutes of your time.With a crispy outside and soft and crunchy filling, this recipe is such a crowd-pleaser — even for non-vegans.
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Vegan Vegetable Fajitas
Pile these vegetable fajitas on a soft tortilla with guacamole and salsa for a family-friendly Mexican dinner!Bell peppers, onion and mushrooms join forces for this delicious veggie filling which you can top to your liking.
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Vegan TVP Tamales
These easy vegan tamales taste authentically south-of-the-border and are actually good for you!With a simple tamale dough and homemade vegan taco filling or roasted green chili and black bean filling, you cannot go wrong.
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Vegan Taco Salad
Satisfy all of your cravings for Mexican food in just one salad bowl!This gluten-free and meatless recipe is loaded with texture, flavor and vibrant colors. Customize it to your liking and bring it to any Cinco de Mayo gathering!
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Everyone will love these scrumptious vegan Cinco de Mayo recipes! Featuring classic Mexican appetizers, dips, drinks and meals, you’ll be able to create the perfect crowd-pleasing menu with our list. The following black bean corn salad is so easy to make in under 10 minutes and perfect for meal prep!
Serves 6
Ingredients
Black Bean Corn Salad
- 1 15- oz can black beans 400 g, drained
- 1 cup corn 165 g, drained
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- ½ bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado cubed
- Cilantro leaves to taste
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl.
- Add all ingredients for the salad to your dressing and combine with a large spoon.
- Adjust to taste preferences, then serve immediately!
Notes
- Feel free to add some jalapeño and cumin to your salad!
- Serve with fresh bread, tortilla chips or in tacos.
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So many tasty recipes! Thanks for including my lentil tacos!
You are amazing!