15 Vegan Soft Taco Recipes for Taco Tuesday! – One Green Planet

Tacos are one of the most comforting, tasty, and fun foods out there. A warm tortilla, filled with savory (or sweet!) goodness––what more could you ask for? Of course, there’s always a little controversy. In the case of tacos, people fall into two teams: soft shell and hard shell. If you’re team soft shell, this roundup is for you. Vegan soft shell taco recipes filled with beans, vegetables, vegan cheese, nuts, and more! They are absolutely delicious and perfect on every occasion from family dinner to post-going out munchies. If you prefer hard shells, give these vegan soft shell taco recipes a try (maybe you’ll have a change of heart!). However, if you really are a hardcore hard shell taco eater then just change out the shell––it’ll be just as good.

These vegan soft taco recipes from our Food Monster App will give you and your family something to taco ’bout for weeks after you try them! They’re that tasty!

1. Black Bean Tacos With Persimmon Salsa and Lime Crema 

Source: Black Bean Tacos With Persimmon Salsa and Lime Crema 

The beans in Rebekah Waters‘ recipe for Black Bean Tacos With Persimmon Salsa and Lime Crema are spiced with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper and cayenne and get an extra hit of flavor from a trickle of maple syrup and lime juice. They simmer away with some soft and sweet slowly cooked red onion and garlic, cooking down to create a hearty and comforting filling for your tacos. The salsa is sweet from persimmon, tangy with lime, and fresh thanks to a big hit of chopped coriander and spring onion. The lime crema brings it all together. Served with an extra squeeze of lime and a handful of coriander and perhaps a cold Mexican beer and you are good to go!

2. Quinoa and Red Bean Tacos With Mango Salsa 

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These Quinoa and Red Bean Tacos With Mango Salsa  by Alenoosh Matakupan are the ultimate comfort food and such a delight. Plus, they’re so delicious and easy to make!

3. Crockpot Quinoa Lentil Tacos 

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Tis the season to break out the crock pot, especially for these Crockpot Quinoa Lentil Tacos by Crissy Cavanaugh!!!

4. Pineapple Pizza Tacos

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In need of a shortcut to a perfectly crispy and thin pizza crust? Try tortillas! These Pineapple Pizza Tacos by Ella Suihko are topped with roasted chickpeas, corn, juicy pineapple, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of Sriracha.

5. Tikka Masala Tacos 

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Tacos are life and Indian food rules. Put the two together and you’ve got spicy, creamy, magical Tikka Masala Tacos. Don’t be put off by the long ingredients list—it’s mostly dry spices and the meal comes together quickly. Use corn tortillas for a deliciously messy street taco experience. Swap the tortillas for heartier flatbread to make a sturdier wrap. Reprinted with permission from 30 Minute Vegan Dinners by Megan Sadd, copyright Page Street Publishing 2019.

6. Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce 

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A simple jackfruit taco filling with a flavorful garlicky white sauce. Jackfruit makes an awesome taco filling because it can really soak up flavor and offers a substantial texture. You can also make a tasty taco bowl by serving the filling and sauce over cooked whole grains and leafy greens. Or just eat the filling on it’s own. You have to try these Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD!

7. Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos With Pineapple Salsa 

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These Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos with Pineapple Salsa by Kat Condon would be nothing without that pineapple salsa. Just a simple combination of fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, and if you prefer your salsa with some kick to it, go ahead and chop a few jalapeños up and toss them in. Go ahead and play with the recipe, add spice, subtract spice, do whatever! Isn’t that the best part about cooking at home anyway?

8. Beet Tacos With Mung Beans With Blackened Tofu, Radish Slaw, and Crispy Corn

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These Beet Tacos With Mung Beans With Blackened Tofu, Radish Slaw, and Crispy Corn by Sasha Gill tick all the boxes. Smoky? Check! Spicy? Check! A little bit crispy? Check! Totally fun to look at and eat? Double check. Yes, these crispy tofu with crisp slaw, mung beans, and corn wrapped up in a vibrant homemade beet tortilla are all that and more. Dig in!

9. Smoky Cashew Tacos With Cabbage and Avocado

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These Smoky Cashew Tacos With Cabbage and Avocado by Juli Novotny might look gourmet but don’t let looks fool you! These simple vegetable tacos were so easy to make, delicious, and totally healthy. There is absolutely no cooking involved except toasting of the cashews which can be done in advance. The smoked paprika and coriander seeds add a massive flavor explosion.

10. Quick and Easy Refried Bean and Veggie Tacos

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These Quick and Easy Refried Bean and Veggie Tacos by Maria Koutsogiannis are incredibly easy to make and require almost zero prep time. Just gently heat the taco shells in the oven while you heat up your refried beans and your protein, then toss everything inside the warm taco shells and serve them with guacamole. These tacos are so effortless – every night can be taco night.

11. Green Chili Cauliflower Summer Tacos With Avocado Slaw

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Roasted cauliflower is smothered in a creamy green chili cashew sauce and paired with a crisp avocado lime cabbage slaw. The creamy, zesty green chili cauliflower paired with that tangy, crunchy avocado slaw is simply magical. Don’t forget to top it with plenty of fresh cilantro! You’ll love these Green Chili Cauliflower Summer Tacos With Avocado Slaw by Liz Martone!

12. Butternut Squash Tacos With Tempeh Chorizo

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These Butternut Squash Tacos With Tempeh Chorizo by Christy Morgan come together fairly quickly and are a meal just by themselves. You might want to steam your tempeh before you use it to help aid in digestion. If you have problems digesting beans or soy do not skip this step! Keep extra water or broth nearby in case the butternut starts to stick and you need to add more. It all depends on how low you keep the flame.

13. Thanksgiving Leftovers Tacos With Cranberry Salsa

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Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches are kind of legendary. We mean, the best part about Thanksgiving is getting to put all those leftovers in a sandwich, right? Well, why no try it in a taco? You can make Cruelty Free Family‘s recipe for Thanksgiving Leftovers Tacos With Cranberry Salsa using leftovers, but you can easily whip up some up from scratch if you don’t already have any. Just roast a couple of veggies, sauté up some herbed seitan or veggie meat, top it off with some cranberry salsa and a drizzle of tahini, and you have yourself one glorious taco.

14. Lentil Tacos

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Tacos are great because there are endless possibilities of fresh veggies and toppings that can be added – olives, tomatoes, avocado, greens, caramelized onions and peppers, just to name a few. This makes it super easy to eat the rainbow in one sitting. Spanish Pardina Lentils are called for in the recipe however any lentil would work well – canned lentils would cut your prep time in half, getting dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes. Try out these Lentil Tacos by Heather Poire!

15. Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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These veggie packed Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos by Laura Nockett are a delicious weeknight meal that can be easily meal prepped in advance. They are seriously delicious and seriously addicting!

If you liked these vegan soft taco recipes, make sure to check out 15 Delicious Veggie Tacos Recipes For Taco Tuesday!, 5 Easy Vegan Tortilla Recipes Perfect for Tacos, Chips, and More!, and 12 Tasty Veggie Soft Taco Recipes!

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