10+ Best Vegan Tamales Recipes

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Try these tasty and versatile vegan tamales recipes with different fillings from walnut to jackfruit, black beans and sweet varieties!

If you love Mexican food and have been wanting to make vegan-friendly versions of everything from taquitos to tamales, this article is for you.

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Whether it’s for Cinco de Mayo or Christmas, vegan tamales can be served pretty much year-round and never get boring!

Find our favorite vegan tacos and more party food on our blog and enjoy the following list of the best vegan tamales recipes.

Best Vegan Tamales Recipes

Walnut Green Chile Tamales
These vegan tamales feature a walnut and green chile filling the whole family will love! This festive treat can be made with the kids and takes about 90 minutes to prepare.
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Walnut Tamale Williamette
Jackfruit Tamales
Saucy jackfruit wrapped in authentic corn dough — these tamales are a real hit with vegans and non-vegans alike! You’ll love the flavors and textures in this recipe.
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Cinnamon Raisin Tamales
Have you ever tried sweet tamales with raisins, sugar and cinnamon? This recipe is easy to make and perfect for holidays or celebrations with friends and family.
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Authentic Vegan Tamales
These authentic tasting vegan tamales are made with a savory filling wrapped up in a corn husk and steamed to perfection. Enjoy them for Christmas or any time of the year!
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Black Bean Tamales
Make these easy vegan tamales filled with hearty black beans, chilies and dairy-free cheddar cheese for an authentic and crowd-pleasing Mexican treat.
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Meaty Vegan Tamales
Follow this easy step-by-step guide to making your own crowd-pleasing and savory vegan tamales that are incredibly meaty! Top with avocado, salsa or red sauce.
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Oil-Free Vegan Tamales
Learn how to make the best oil-free and healthy tamales! They are packed with flavor and feature a potato pinto bean filling.
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Oil Free Vegan Tamales
Strawberry Dessert Tamales
Prepare to be wowed! These sweet strawberry tamales will delight your tastebuds and surprise your guests. You’ll love the filling made with almond milk, vegan butter, sugar and strawberries!
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vegan strawbery dessert tamales
Mushroom Tamales
Filled with tasty and budget-friendly ingredients like mushrooms, onion, garlic and vegan cheese, these tamales are an excellent choice for the whole family!
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mushroom tamales
TVP Tamales
This vegan tamales recipe can either be made in a stovetop steamer or Instant Pot! It features two tamale fillings (TVP and black bean corn) that are both super delicious.
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Lime Tamales
These traditional Mexican lime tamales are infused with fresh aromatic lime zest and perfect during summertime! Make them for Cinco de Mayo this year.
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lime tamales
Green Corn Tamales
Rich and spicy, these vegan green corn tamales feature chiles, vegan cream cheese and fresh white corn. What an awesome combination!
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vegan green corn tamales

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10+ Best Vegan Tamales Recipes (Savory & Sweet)

by Alena Schowalter
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Try these tasty and versatile vegan tamales recipes with different fillings from walnut to jackfruit, black beans and sweet varieties!
Serves 12

Ingredients

  • Tamale dough
  • Potato pinto bean filling
  • Jackfruit filling
  • Black bean sweet potato filling
  • Walnut green chile filling
  • Sweet strawberry filling
  • Cinnamon raisin filling

Instructions

  • Pick your favorite vegan tamale filling from the recipes above and follow the exact ingredients and instructions by clicking on the respective button.
  • Enjoy with your family and friends!
Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Hi, I'm Alena Schowalter — a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with my husband, I founded nutriciously in 2015 and have been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages toward a healthy plant-based diet. I enjoy discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature, and creating new recipes. Read more about us here.

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