Finding veggie-friendly Mexican dishes is easy as beans, rice and corn are the foundations of traditional Mexican cuisine. Our favourite vegetarian Mexican recipes feature plenty of fresh veggies, zesty flavours and vibrant spices, so you won’t notice the carne asada is missing. You can also find our top tips for creating vegetarian Mexican food at home here, along with the best ingredients to use.
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Our vegetarian recipes include veggie versions of favourite Mexican dishes such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas so you don’t have to miss out. We also have delicious vegetarian side dishes, salads and snacks for you to create.
Our black bean and vegetarian fajitas recipe is packed full of colourful veggies including peppers, onions, courgette and sweet potato with lots of delicious smoky chipotle flavour from our delicious veggie fajita seasoning. See full recipe
Packed with lots of hearty veggies, Cantina Beans and a delicious Chipotle Enchilada sauce, these vegetarian enchiladas are a meal everyone will enjoy tucking into. See full recipe
This bean and cheese burrito is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. All you have to do is warm up some of our Refried Beans, spoon onto Burrito Wraps, top with some grated mozzarella and wrap. For added flavour and delicious toasted texture, we like to warm the burritos over a hot pan until they get toasty all the way around. See full recipe
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With our guide to vegetarian Mexican food, you’ll be able to put together the ultimate veggie feast! We share our top tips on the best meat alternatives to use in classic dishes like tacos and fajitas and the best herbs, spices and sauces for creating a taste sensation with every mouthful.
Our Guide to Vegan and Vegetarian Mexican Food we explore how to successfully eat your way through Mexico on a plant-based diet.
Here's our guide for throwing a Mexican dinner party ,aka an epic fiesta at home, for your friends and family. We are sharing our menu recommendations for both casual buffet and more formal sit down party along with tips including our favourite playlist.
Creating veggie Mexican food at home couldn’t be easier with Gran Luchito.
We love to add a burst of flavour to our veggie Mexican dishes with a sprinkle of our Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix. It is delicious simply mixed with some olive oil before roasting or sautéeing veggies.
Whether you’ve planned Friday fajitas or you need a quick and tasty lunch, our Soft Taco Wraps and Burrito Wraps are suitable for vegetarians. They can be filled with tons of delicious fillings such as our Chipotle Refried Beans and Cantina Beans and lots of vegetables.
Finally, finish up with some cheese and a dip – why not try our Tomatillo Salsa for extra zing?
Whether you are a committed vegetarian or conscious of the environmental impact of meat consumption and looking to cut back on meat a few days a week, there are lots of options to substitute meat in your favourite Mexican dishes. Here are some of our favourite plant-based options which make delicious vegetarian dishes:
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For all the vegetarians who love Mexican food, we have lots of recipe inspiration! From classics dishes such as toasty molletes and quesadillas to tex-mex faves such as burritos, fajitas and nachos and even some delicious Mexican comfort food – think empanadas and queso. We have recipes loaded with cheese and veggies of all sorts, beans, mushrooms, peppers, chickpeas and of course avocado. Feast your eyes on these and happy cooking from all of us!
A super flavourful and fresh homemade tomato salsa with chillies, coriander, lime and chipotle that is is easy to make and can be added to just about anything... See full recipe
Both vegetarians and meat-eaters will love these seasoned and pan-fried Halloumi Tacos. Delicious and bursting with flavour! Top with our Chipotle Crema for added pizzazz.... See full recipe
Hearty veggies, black Cantina Beans and red Chipotle Enchilada Sauce are a delicious filling in this Veggie Enchilada recipe that is suitable for vegans too.... See full recipe
“Chiles rellenos” are stuffed poblano peppers, covered in a light batter made of egg whites whisked until stiff, then shallow fried and served with a homemade tomato sauce.... See full recipe
A light, fresh chopped Mexican salad filled with crunchy veg, black beans, tortilla chips that is colourful, satisfying and just a tiny bit spicy... See full recipe
Our Mexican Molletes Recipe with crusty bread slathered with Refried Beans and melted cheese is an amazing Mexican toastie, made in the comfort of your own home!... See full recipe
Flavourful and brothy black beans garnished simply with finely chopped onion, tomatoes, chillies and/or coriander, a delicious and easy side dish!... See full recipe
Authentic, restaurant style Mexican rice is easier than you think to make at home and goes with just about any Mexican meal, ours has a delicious dollop of Chipotle... See full recipe
Our delicious toasty, melty Sweet Potato Quesadilla is simply cooked with Chipotle Paste, Cantina Beans and a bit of butter. Dollop in salsa and you have a treat right there! ... See full recipe
A popular way of eating corn on the cob in Mexico is barbecued! Our BBQ Corn recipe is served with Chipotle Butter, a squeeze of lime juice, and freshly chopped coriander.... See full recipe
Our Vegetarian Fajitas are perfect for entertaining, super healthy and really quick to make. Packed full of red onions, sweet potatoes, colourful peppers and courgette.... See full recipe
These Cheese Empanadas with sweet potato and brie are easy to make using pre-made shortcrust pastry sheets, full of flavour and spice and a total crowd pleaser.... See full recipe
Don't knock till you've tried it! Our Mushroom Fajitas are nothing short of delicious. A fantastic vegetarian substitute packed with flavour using our Red Fajita Simmer Sauce.... See full recipe
Have you ever had Molletes? They're a beloved Mexican open toastie normally enjoyed as “almuerzo” or “brunch” in English. This recipe has delicious, buttery girolles.... See full recipe
Our Spicy Jackfruit Burrito recipe features spicy pulled jackfruit cooked in a delicious chipotle adobo for a flavourful vegetarian filling resembling pulled pork.... See full recipe
For all the vegetarians out there, we have an amazing Nacho recipe! It combines crunchy chips with corn, radishes, avocados, black beans and our Jalapeño & Pineapple!... See full recipe
With our Smoky Chipotle Mexican Refried Beans, the humble bean burrito is taken up a notch and packed full of flavour! Add some Serranos with it for a pop of heat!... See full recipe
Our Vegetarian Quesadilla recipe is not only meat-free but with Cantina Beans, veggies and Serrano Green Chillies it is delicious and satisfying as well.... See full recipe
A delicious, meat free and crispy yet oozing with cheese quesadilla filled with flavourful and meaty mushrooms. A very easy and quick to make snack or meal.... See full recipe
We wanted to make a veggie burger that would give its meaty cousin a run for their money in the flavour department, and we think we nailed it with this mushroom burger, ... See full recipe
This egg curry is a bit of a mix of influences, with smoky chipotle chilli supplying the heat whilst many of the other flavours are Southeast Asian and Indian-inspired.... See full recipe
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If you’re still looking for inspiration and tips on creating vegetarian Mexican food – not to worry. Check out some of the most frequently asked questions below. Alternatively, head over to the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel for more video tutorials and content.
You can find a vegetarian version of just about any Mexican dish! Our recipes have plenty of choices for vegetarians, including classic meals such as tacos, burritos, fajitas and enchiladas.
There are lots of options for making Mexican dishes. We think substituting meat for mushrooms such as portobello and shiitake is a great option, but if mushrooms aren’t your thing, jackfruit also makes a great filling.
