This recipe for vegan tacos is full of fresh and satisfying ingredients. It’s simple to make and easy to customize from start to finish. Just like in our vegan enchiladas, black beans are the protein here. The best part? This easy vegan dinner is ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients for Vegan Tacos
- Canola oil
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Canned black beans
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour tortillas
- Avocado
- Dairy-free sour cream
Pico de gallo:
- Tomato
- Onion
- Jalapeno pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Salt
Directions
Step 1: Make the pico de gallo
In a small bowl, combine all six ingredients listed for the pico de gallo. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the taco filling
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add the onion. Cook and stir until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Once the chopped onion looks translucent in the pan, add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3: Assemble
Serve in tortillas with the pico de gallo, avocado and dairy-free sour cream.
Vegan Taco Variations
Vegan tacos are delicious stuffed with black beans, garbanzo beans or even vegan refried beans. However, thinking outside the box can make cooking so much more fun. Some of our favorite vegan substitutes include cauliflower, sweet potatoes and grilled vegetables. You can also make tasty chili-lime mushroom tacos and jackfruit tacos. Just use vegan cheese or skip the cheese altogether.
In addition to customizing the vegan taco fillings, get creative with the toppings:
- Salsa: Serve with a side of classic chunky salsa, tomatillo salsa, mango salsa, zucchini pico de gallo or fresh guacamole.
- Sauce: Serve tacos with hot sauce to kick up the heat, or add a creamy vegan queso if you love cheese.
- More veggies: Top with tomatoes, corn, additional red onion or shredded lettuce for added freshness.
How should you store leftover vegan tacos?
Store leftover vegan taco ingredients in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. This way, you’re able to warm up what actually needs to be reheated when you’re ready for seconds. No hot, browned avocado slices or wilted lettuce here!
Vegan Tacos Tips
Can you make vegan tacos gluten-free?
You can easily make vegan and gluten-free tacos by using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
How can you warm the tortillas when making vegan tacos?
There are a couple ways to warm up the tortillas. One of the easiest methods is to wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in a 300°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. This can be done as you cook the tacos.
My personal favorite way to warm up tortillas is on a hot cast-iron skillet. Place each tortilla on the hot skillet and heat for 20 to 30 seconds on each side.
