Vegetarian Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes

Mexican and Tex-Mex food is spicy and rich. Not much of it is vegetarian, however, so eating out at restaurants can be tricky. Fortunately, many classic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes can be made vegetarian with simple subsitutions. ¡Olé!

  
Bean Burritos
You can either make these burritos yourself or put the ingredients on the table and let everyone build their own.

Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas
Black beans, zucchini, and a bit of cheese folded into tortillas - this may be the best quesadilla you've ever tasted.

Breakfast Burrito
There's no set recipe for breakfast burritos - you can stuff them with pretty much anything you like. This recipe is for a basic breakfast burrito that you can customize to suit your own tastes.

Cheese Enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas are very rich and filling, but if you're a cheese lover like me, they're one of the best dishes to get your fix.

Fajitas
Everyone seems to love "build it yourself" meals, and fajitas are a delicious way to do this. Hot fillings and cold toppings are served with tortillas so that you can mix and match your own fajitas.

Flour Tortillas
These flour tortillas are quick and easy, but don't skimp on the "resting" times - they are the key to soft, pliable tortillas.

Guacamole
Is it a dip or a condiment? That depends - are you eating it as a snack with tortilla chips or on top of a sandwich or burrito? Either way, guacamole is delicious, nutritious, and - unfortunately - quite fattening.

Mexican Veggie Burgers
Black beans and cilantro give this veggie burger recipe a definite south-of-the-border flair.

Pico de Gallo Salsa
This spicy tomato sauce is ubiquitous in Mexican restaurants. Serve it with anything that needs a bit of zing.

Quesadillas
Quesadillas - toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese - are quick, easy, and a favorite of kids.

Red Bean Veggie Burgers
Red beans and squash make these veggie burgers from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula unique.

Red Chile Sauce
Red chile sauce is a spicy Mexican sauce most commonly served with enchiladas and chiles rellenos.

Refried Beans
This vegetarian version of refried pinto beans is tastier and healthier than traditional ones, which are cooked in lard. Refried black beans are yummy too!

Spanish Rice
This is a traditional, somewhat spicy Spanish side dish.

Stacked Tortillas
This is a quick and interesting way to eat some good veggies.

Tamale Pie
An authentic Mexican dish that can be made as spicy (or not) as you like.

Tostadas
Tostadas are kind of like the Mexican equivalent of pizza, with beans, cheese, and guacamole piled on top of a tortilla crust.

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