20 Vegan Tacos Starring Black Beans, Avocado, Seitan and Seriously Delicious Salsas

Kathy Hester
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Mushroom Asada Tacos

Tacos are one of my favorite foods. They're easy to make, everyone loves them and you can fill them with just about anything! But during a summer full of meat-heavy BBQs and holiday parties, everyone could use a plant-based break every now and then and that's where these 20 vegan taco recipes come in.

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Best Vegan Taco Recipes

We've picked out 20 of the best vegan taco recipes. Some of them include traditional vegan ingredients like avocado, seitan, mushrooms and tofu. But even the traditional ones have wonderful salsas and sauces—like avocado cilantro-lime sauce over black bean tacos—to elevate them to the next level of deliciousness.

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You'll also find tacos filled with lentils, quinoa, walnuts, and even coconut-covered zucchini slabs! And many of these easy taco ideas can be made in your slow cooker and air fryer to keep your kitchen cool.

Trust us when we say you are going to find your new favorite meat-free tacos in this collection.

<p>Mark Boughton</p><p>Meaty mushrooms are marinated in smoky-bright asada sauce and topped with pumpkin-seed pesto for rich, satisfying vegan tacos from actor and avid cook Danny Trejo. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/991086/parade/danny-trejos-vegan-mushroom-tacos-will-blow-your-mind/" data-ylk="slk:Mushroom Asada Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mushroom Asada Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>Kyle Dreier / styling by Teresa Blackburn</p><p>These veggie tacos can be made entirely vegan if you swap the Monterey jack cheese for a vegan alternative.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/841728/communitytable/veggie-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Veggie Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Veggie Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>HealthySlowCooking.com</p><p>This slow cooker mole recipe is as easy to make as it is impressive. Make the sauce the night before and throw it together in the morning. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://healthyslowcooking.com/2016/01/29/vegan-slow-cooker-potato-and-bean-mole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Slow Cooker Potato and Bean Mole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Slow Cooker Potato and Bean Mole</a></strong></p>
<p>strengthandsunshine.com</p><p>Perfect for Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, these Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos will change the way you think about tacos. Gluten-free and vegan, these healthy homemade tacos will meet all taco-loving needs!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://strengthandsunshine.com/cranberry-bean-pepper-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cranberry Bean & Pepper Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>What’s better than an easy vegan taco? How about a vegan taco filled with umami-rich “meaty” mushrooms and bursting with rich flavor from homemade mole sauce? </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://healthyslowcooking.com/2015/11/17/vegan-slow-cooker-mole-mushroom-taco-filling-huaraches-and-my-trip-to-cancun/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Slow Cooker Mole Mushroom Taco Filling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Slow Cooker Mole Mushroom Taco Filling</a></strong></p>
<p>HealthySlowCooking.com</p><p>These lettuce tacos require hardly any cooking so they're perfect for summer. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://healthyslowcooking.com/2016/06/28/vegan-slow-cooker-no-honey-tofu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Slow Cooker No-Honey Tofu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Slow Cooker No-Honey Tofu</a></strong></p>
<p>cadryskitchen.com</p><p>Vegan fish tacos with chipotle cashew crema will whisk you away to a beachside cabana. It's a satisfying lunch or dinner that is very easy to make!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="http://cadryskitchen.com/2016/03/06/vegan-fish-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fishless Tacos with Chipotle Crema;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Fishless Tacos with Chipotle Crema</strong></a></p>
<p>HealthySlowCooking.com</p><p>This easy recipe is hands off and can cook while you’re away for the day and is a great change from refried bean tacos.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://healthyslowcooking.com/slow-cooker-lentil-quinoa-taco-filling/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Slow Cooker Lentil-Quinoa Taco Filling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Slow Cooker Lentil-Quinoa Taco Filling</a></strong></p>
<p>cadryskitchen.com</p><p>Get ready for some serious indulgence with these fried puffy tacos filled with seitan chorizo and black beans.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://cadryskitchen.com/2014/09/18/chorizo-black-bean-puffy-flour-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fried Puffy Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fried Puffy Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>veganheaven.org</p><p>Vegan tacos with lentil walnut meat and homemade cashew sour cream will be your new Taco Tuesday go-to recipe. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-tacos-with-lentil-walnut-meat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Tacos with Lentil Walnut Taco Meat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Tacos with Lentil Walnut Taco Meat</a></strong></p>
<p>wellandfull.com</p><p>These easy, vegan street tacos are paired with two types of salsa - tangy salsa verde and spicy salsa roja. They're perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or summer dining al fresco!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://wellandfull.com/2015/05/street-tacos-w-salsa-verde-spicy-salsa-roja/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Street Tacos with Salsa Verde & Spicy Salsa Roja;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Street Tacos with Salsa Verde & Spicy Salsa Roja</a></strong></p>
<p>connoisseurusveg.com</p><p>These flavorful fall veggie tacos are stuffed with a medley of tender roasted za'atar seasoned vegetables and a rich and creamy hummus seasoned with sweet maple syrup and smoked paprika.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/zaatar-roasted-veggie-tacos-with-smoky-maple-hummus/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Za'atar Roasted Veggie Tacos with Smoky Maple Hummus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Za'atar Roasted Veggie Tacos with Smoky Maple Hummus</a></strong></p>
<p>thegardengrazer.com</p><p>These flavorful fall veggie tacos are stuffed with a medley of tender roasted za'atar seasoned vegetables and a rich and creamy hummus seasoned with sweet maple syrup and smoked paprika.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/zaatar-roasted-veggie-tacos-with-smoky-maple-hummus/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro-Lime Sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cilantro-Lime Sauce</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/10/double-decker-chickpea-tacos.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Double Decker Chickpea Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Double Decker Chickpea Tacos</a></strong></p>

Get the recipe: Double Decker Chickpea Tacos

<p>veganfamilyrecipes.com</p><p>Cook the green beans and bell pepper together, add some fresh minced garlic and you are on your way to making some veggie taco magic!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.veganfamilyrecipes.com/veggie-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Veggie Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Veggie Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>veganfamilyrecipes.com</p><p>Mushrooms and cilantro steal the show in these savory-as-can-be tacos.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.veganfamilyrecipes.com/2015/10/healthy-vegan-mushroom-tacos.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Mushroom Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Mushroom Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>tastespace.wordpress.com</p><p>Don't know these raw vegan tacos until you've tried them.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://tastespace.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/lentil-cauliflower-tacos-with-fresh-tomato-oregano-salsa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lentil & Cauliflower Tacos with Fresh Tomato Oregano Salsa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lentil & Cauliflower Tacos with Fresh Tomato Oregano Salsa</a></strong></p>
<p>feastingonfruit.com</p><p>These hard shel vegan tacos are deliciously messy.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.feastingonfruit.com/secretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Secretly Cruciferous Crunchy Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Secretly Cruciferous Crunchy Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>feastingonfruit.com</p><p>With crunchy homemade corn cups, romaine lettuce, cauliflower-based "meat"<a href="http://nataliejo.co/home/2015/03/06/secretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos-2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">,</a> a boatload of toppings, and a sprig of cilantro, these little taco cups are an abundance of flavorful veggies all in a one hand-held package.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.feastingonfruit.com/taco-salad-cups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Taco Salad Cups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Taco Salad Cups</a></strong></p>
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