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12 Tasty Veggie Soft Taco Recipes!

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Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat

Happy Soft Taco Day!

Trimmer than the burrito, without the spiny snap of the hard-shelled taco, the warm, chewy soft taco is sure to bring smiles to anyone who has the pleasure of finding one on their plate.

The word ‘taco’ roughly translates into ‘light lunch’ and first began as a snack for miners. Back then, they weren’t even served on shells, but on a thin layer of paper wrapped in gunpowder. We can only hope they didn’t serve them too spicy back then.

Did you know Americans LOVE tacos? According to NationalTacoDay.comAmericans eat approximately 4.5 billion tacos every year. About half of the U.S. population goes to Taco Bell once every 11 days. 

But you don’t need to visit anywhere to get the perfect soft taco. Check out our list of the most delicious plant-based soft taco recipes out there!

1. Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Caroline Ginolfi’s Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

Source: Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

These quick and easy tacos are filled with simple, plant foods using nothing fancy or hard to find. They are filling, nutritious, and super budget-friendly too. Black beans provide added fiber and plenty of protein and there’s certainly no lack of flavor from the spiced-up butternut squash.  Stay warm this fall with Caroline Ginolfi‘s Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos.

2. Butternut Squash Tacos With Tempeh Chorizo

butternut tacos with tempeh chorizo
Butternut Squash Tacos with Tempeh Chorizo by Christy Morgan

Source: Butternut Squash Tacos with Tempeh Chorizo

These Butternut Squash Tacos with Tempeh Chorizo by Christy Morgan come together fairly quickly and are a meal just by themselves. A spicy, vegan take on a Latin favorite made with classic, autumn-inspired ingredients.  These Butternut Squash Tacos With Tempeh Chorizo are harvest-inspired and sure to put you into the holiday spirit!

3. Spicy Cauliflower Lentil Tacos 

Spicy Cauliflower Lentil Tacos
Parsley Vegan’s Spicy Cauliflower Lentil Tacos

Source: Spicy Cauliflower Lentil Tacos

If you love spicy food, you need to make Parsley Vegan‘s Spicy Cauliflower Lentil Tacos. The filling is made from protein-rich lentils that are blended with cauliflower and warm spices to make a savory filling that brings the heat. Top that with homemade coleslaw, which provides a cooling “crunch,” then sprinkle with pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of dairy-free cilantro sauce.

4. Walnut Taco Meat

Walnut Taco Meat
Walnut Taco Meat by Christa Clark

Source: Walnut Taco Meat

100 percent raw, gluten-free tacos! The “meat” is made from a walnut base and is incredible. Put this Walnut Taco Meat by Christa Clark on tortillas with some homemade salsa, cashew sour cream, and guacamole, or make it an entirely raw meal and serve it on leaves of cabbage or lettuce.

5. Fall’s Bounty Tacos

Thanksgiving Tacos With Cranberry Salsa
Fall’s Bounty Tacos by Cruelty Free Family

Source: Fall’s Bounty Tacos

Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches are kind of legendary. The best part about Thanksgiving is getting to put all those leftovers in a sandwich, right? Well, why not try it in a taco? You can make this recipe using your Thanksgiving leftovers, but if you don’t happen to have a refrigerator full of leftovers, you can easily whip up some Thanksgiving tacos from scratch. Celebrate Thanksgiving early this year with these Fall’s Bounty Tacos by Cruelty Free Family.

6. Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos With Crisp Apple and Chipotle-Lime Drizzle

Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos With Crisp Apple and Chipotle-Lime Drizzle [Vegan]
Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos With Crisp Apple and Chipotle-Lime Drizzle by Emily Brees
Source: Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos With Crisp Apple and Chipotle-Lime Drizzle

Let’s call these fall tacos – seasonal butternut squash, freshly picked apples, and a little spicy chipotle-lime dressing to kick it up a notch. I dare you not to be blissfully content after eating these. These Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos With Crisp Apple and Chipotle-Lime Drizzle by Emily Brees are so satisfying and simple to whip up on a weeknight.

7. Tacos With Spinach, Mushroom, Potato, and Caramelized Onions

Tacos With Spinach, Mushroom, Potato, and Caramelized Onions
Tacos With Spinach, Mushroom, Potato, and Caramelized Onions by Katie Koteen

Source: Tacos With Spinach, Mushroom, Potato, and Caramelized Onions

Try this recipe and then make it your own! Other optional ingredients include green beans, squash, apples, or other fall-inspired flavors! If you like to do things ahead of time, you can make the caramelized onions and reheat them before serving to enjoy these Tacos With Spinach, Mushroom, Potato, and Caramelized Onions after a long weekday.

8. Mushroom and Garlic Tacos

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Alejandra Graf’s Mushroom and Garlic Tacos

Source: Mushroom and Garlic Tacos

The best way to make a good thing better is to turn it into a taco. In Alejandra Graf‘s Mushroom and Garlic Tacos recipe, tender mushrooms, and jalapeño, are wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and topped with fresh cilantro. This nutty recipe captures the essence of fall from hearty filling to the kick of spice the jalapeño gives!

9. Shiitake Mushroom Soft Tacos

Shiitake Mushroom Soft Tacos
Shanna Laychuk’s Shitake Mushroom Soft Tacos

Source: Shitake Mushroom Soft Tacos

Shanna Laychuk‘s Shitake Mushroom Soft Tacos are the perfect dinner choice when you’re looking for something that is going to be satiating, but not leave you feeling heavy. They are light, healthy, and delicious! Using shiitake mushrooms adds something unique to the mix.

10. Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat 

Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat
Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat by Sarah and Peter Hagstrom

Source: Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat

If you haven’t caught on by now, in high school and college I was obsessed with soft tacos. These Soft Tacos With Walnut Meat by Sarah and Peter Hagstrom recreate the collegiate feeling like none other! 

11. Crispy Potato Soft Tacos 

These Crispy Potato Soft Tacos
These Crispy Potato Soft Tacos by Barbara Musick

Source: These Crispy Potato Soft Tacos

Ahh, Taco Bell, that guilty pleasure of omnivores and vegetarians alike. I don’t remember the last time I ate there, but as we all know, they have multiple vegetarian options and even a few for vegans who find themselves stuck on an interstate or in a food desert with few or no other options. These Crispy Potato Soft Tacos by Barbara Musick bring the sweet T-bell taste to your kitchen!

12. Potato Tacos With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Quinoa Tortillas 

Potato Tacos With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Quinoa Tortillas 
Potato Tacos With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Quinoa Tortillas by Jasmine Briones

Source: Potato Tacos With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Quinoa Tortillas

These Potato Tacos With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Quinoa Tortillas by Jasmine Briones are wrapped in fluffy quinoa tortillas filled to the brim with soft white potatoes, black beans, and fresh Brussels sprouts slaw. A perfect medley of fall-inspired and Mexican flavors! Taco Tuesday (or any other day) will never be the same again with the addition of these beauts!

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