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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Vegetarian Recipes

    Mexican Vegetarian Recipes

    Last Updated February 7, 2022. Originally Posted March 18, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    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. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    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.


    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. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    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!

    Cooking Pinto Beans, or Frijoles de la Olla, is easy. Only a few ingredients, but it does involve time. You can’t rush this magical bean. It’s worth the wait for this classic side dish in Mexican cuisine. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Vegetarian Tacos - Delicious Mexican food that’s perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    These Vegetarian Tacos are sure to hit the spot!

    Delicious Mexican food that’s perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    These red chile jackfruit tamales are made with spicy guajillo chile seasoned jackfruit and masa, stuffed inside corn husks and steamed to perfection.

    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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Spoon holding ABC over a bowl full of Sopa de Letras, or Mexican Alphabet Soup.

    Sopa de Letras, or Mexican Alphabet Soup, is a childhood favorite. This Mexican food classic is comforting, delicious, and educational. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Pozole de Frijol served in a bowl on a blue towel.

    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, Potatoes and Poblano Chile, in a Skillet

    Papas con Rajas, or Potatoes and Poblano Chiles, is a savory Mexican recipe. It makes a great option for Meatless Mondays or serve as an easy side dish. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Lentil Tostadas , Vegetarian recipes don’t come any easier than Lentil Tostadas. Add your favorite toppings, and you have a winning dish sure to please any palate.

    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

    Mexican Calabacitas Recipe, or Calabacitas a la Mexicana

    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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

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

    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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    You won’t miss the meat with these Lentil and Poblano Chile Tacos (Tacos de Lentejas y Rajas de Chile Poblano). So yummy, so delicious, and 100% vegan. Top with salsa, and serve with refried beans. Hope you enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    You won’t miss the meat with these Lentil and Poblano Chile Tacos (Tacos de Lentejas y Rajas de Chile Poblano). So yummy, so delicious, and 100% vegan. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Easy Creamy Zucchini Corn and Poblano Chile (or Calabacitas con Elote y Rajas de Chile Poblano) is a yummy and delicious dish that comes together in minutes. It only takes a few ingredients, and food is ready! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Mexican Vegetarian Recipes are so delicious. Like this one!

    Easy Creamy Zucchini Corn and Poblano Chile (or Calabacitas con Elote y Rajas de Chile Poblano) is a yummy and delicious dish that comes together in minutes.

    It only takes a few ingredients, and come and get it! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Recreate this classic Mexican recipe at home. Northern Style Bean Tamales (Tamales de Frijol Norteños) are incredibly delicious and perfect for the holidays. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Recreate this classic Mexican recipe at home. Northern Style Bean Tamales (Tamales de Frijol Norteños) are incredibly delicious and perfect for the holidays.

    This is also 100% vegan. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Nothing warms you up like Mexican Lentil Soup, or Sopa de Lentejas. A big bowl of this soup is comforting, satisfying, and always enjoyable. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Nothing warms you up like Mexican Lentil Soup, or Sopa de Lentejas.

    A big bowl of this soup is comforting, satisfying, and always enjoyable. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    https://www.confessionsofafoodie.me/2013/03/easy-black-bean-enchiladas.html

    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, or Mexican Star Soup, is a Mexican food classic. A bowl of Mexican comfort food that reminds us why nothing is better than home cooking. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Sopa de Estrellitas, or Mexican Star Soup, is a Mexican food classic.

    A bowl of Mexican comfort food that reminds us why nothing is better than home cooking. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Veggie Quesadillas are light and delicious. They come together easily and make a great meatless meals. Hope you enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Veggie Quesadillas are light and delicious. They come together easily and make a great meatless meals.

    Substitute for vegetarian cheese, and you have a completely, 100% vegan recipe. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Enfrijoladas de Queso, or Cheese Filled Tortillas dipped in Bean Sauce. This recipe is a yummy Mexican food classic. Cheesy and perfect for Meatless Mondays. Enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    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! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Mexican Veggie Burger - a vegetarian and yummy dish that's perfect for the grill. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

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

    Serve with plenty of guacamole. Yum! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Vegan Menudo in a red clay bowl.

    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! By Mexican Made Meatless

    Fideo Seco topped with avocado cheese

    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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Caldo de Verduras, or Mexican Vegetable Soup, is full of yummy flavors. A comforting and warm soup that’s perfect for cold, winter days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Caldo de Verduras, or Mexican Vegetable Soup, is full of yummy flavors. A comforting and warm soup that’s perfect for cold, winter days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Cauliflower Tinga Tacos on a blue plate topped with pickled red onions.

    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

    Fishless ceviche on a black plate and served with chips.

    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! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Bowl of Sopa de Habas, or Mexican Lima Bean Soup, surrounded by bolillo and slices of jalapenos.

    Sopa de Habas, or Mexican Lima Bean Soup, is a healthy and tasty dish.

    A bowl of this Mexican food favorite is the perfect meal for chilly days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Rajas con Crema in a skillet next to a spatula.

    Rajas con Crema, or Roasted Poblanos in Cream Sauce, is a yummy Mexican recipe that is not too spicy and 100% tasty.

    It’s cheesy deliciousness in every bite. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Not So Spicy Beans

    Not So Spicy Beans is an easy vegetarian dish that’s tasty, filling, and full of rich Mexican flavors. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Nopalitos con Rajas en Salsa Verde (Cactus with Roasted Green Chiles in Tomatillo Salsa)

    Nopalitos con Rajas en Salsa Verde (Cactus with Roasted Green Chiles in Tomatillo Salsa) is a yummy vegetarian Mexican recipe.

    A tasty salsa verde with roasted green chiles(or rajas) is an incredibly delicious way to serve nopalitos for a meatless option! By La Piña En La Cocina

    Tamales Dulces (Sweet Tamales) unwrapped but still in the corn husk surrounded by a pile of tamales and a decorative Mexican cup.

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

    They make a delicious and yummy Mexican dessert. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Arroz Blanco (or Mexican White Rice) on a decorative blue plate surrounded and garnished with cilantro leaves.

    Arroz Blanco, or Mexican White Rice, is an easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any and all Mexican food. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Tlacoyos topped with cactus salad on a decorative Mexican plate and cilantro.

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

    Mexican rice next to an instant pot and cilantro leaves.

    Instant Pot Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) is a tasty side dish to any Mexican food recipes. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Stacked Pineapple Empanadas, or Empanadas de Pina, in a basket

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

    This recipe for Pineapple Empanadas, or 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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Cactus Salad with Queso Fresco, or Ensalada de Nopales con Queso Fresco, is a traditional Mexican food recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and good-for-you too. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Cactus Salad with Queso Fresco, or Ensalada de Nopales con Queso Fresco, is a traditional Mexican food recipe.

    It’s simple, delicious, and good-for-you too. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Molletes (or Open-Faced Mexican Sandwich) is a yummy breakfast idea or perfect as a quick afternoon snack. Mexican food doesn’t come any easier than this! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Molletes (or Open-Faced Mexican Sandwich) is a yummy breakfast idea or perfect as a quick afternoon snack.

    Mexican food doesn’t come any easier than this! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Taquitos on a white plate topped with shredded cabbage diced tomatoes chopped cilantro and drizzled with Mexican cream sauce

    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! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Refried Beans, or Frijoles Refritos, are delicious as a side dish or top with cheese for an yummy appetizer. This Mexican food classic is possibly the easiest dish to recreate at home. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Refried Beans 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. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    What are your favorite Mexican Vegetarian Recipes?

    Filed Under: Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Sheereen

      March 25, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      These look absolutely amazing. Especially can’t wait to try the the vegetarian burger!

      Reply
    2. Amber

      March 26, 2019 at 4:54 am

      SO many great dishes- they all look delicious! My kids would love that Mexican Alphabet Soup 🙂

      Reply
    3. Amanda Martin

      March 26, 2019 at 6:57 am

      Yum, now I’m hungry! Those nachos sound fab

      Reply
    4. Clair

      March 26, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      I am so excited about this list of vegetarian Mexican meals! My family loves Mexican dishes, so this will be a great way to make them more healthy!

      Reply
    5. Amandaelize

      March 27, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      All of these look super simple to make yet don’t sacrifice on the flavor. The lentil tostadas look great!

      Reply

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