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Vegetarian Tex Mex recipesMexican and Tex-Mex food is spicy and rich, but not much of it is vegetarian, so eating at restaurants can be tricky. Fortunately, many classic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes can be made vegetarian with simple substitutions. Here’s what to make for Cinco de Mayo or any other day of the year.

Also see Latin American cuisine.

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Peach Salsa

A blend of sweet, sour, and spicy makes this peach salsa an unusual and delicious summertime condiment.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Condiments & Dressings / Easy Recipes / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Raw / Sauces / Staple Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Pico de Gallo Salsa

Also called salsa mexicana and salsa cruda, this spicy tomato sauce is ubiquitous in Mexican restaurants. Serve it with tortilla chips, quesadillas, omelettes, or anything else that needs a bit of zing.
Colorful Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Finger Foods / Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Quesadillas Ⓥ

Quesadillas - toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese - are quick, easy, and a favorite of kids.
Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Sandwiches and Burgers / Vegan Recipes

Red Bean Veggie Burgers Ⓥ

Red beans and squash make these veggie burgers from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula unique.
Easy Recipes / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Sauces / Vegan Recipes

Red Chile Sauce Ⓥ

Red chile sauce is a spicy Mexican sauce most commonly served with cheese enchiladas and chiles rellenos.
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Refried Beans Ⓥ

This vegetarian version of refried beans is tastier and healthier than traditional ones, which are cooked in lard.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Flexible Recipes / Latin American Recipes / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Spanish Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Spanish Rice Ⓥ

Spanish rice is a traditional, somewhat spicy side dish found throughout Latin America.
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Stacked Tortillas

This is a quick and interesting way to eat some good veggies.
Appetizers & Side Dishes / Easy Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Raw / Staple Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Taco Walnut Meat Ⓥ

Walnuts ground up with spices make a delicious, raw filling for tacos.
Colorful Recipes / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes

Tamale Pie

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

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