15 Vegan Mexican-Fusion Recipes for Cinco De Mayo

Cinco De Mayo is upon us! What better way to celebrate than with some Mexican-fusion recipes! Combine flavors from Asia, Europe, and North America for a new twist on classic Mexican cuisine!

1. Buffalo Chickpea Tacos With Celery Ranch Sauce 

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Look at how delicious these Buffalo Chickpea Tacos With Celery Ranch Sauce look! Fiery chickpeas are paired with a cooling, creamy dairy-free celery ranch sauce in a taco shell in this easy weeknight dinner recipe.

2. Mexican-Inspired Gnocchi 

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This Mexican-Inspired Gnocchi combines Mexican and Italian cuisine for a delicious and protein-rich dish!  Its a quick and easy one-pot weeknight dinner recipe for the whole family to enjoy.

3. Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos 

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These Chili Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos are spicy and hearty! They are filling, nutritious and super budget friendly too. Black beans provide added fiber, plenty of protein and there’s certainly no lack of flavor from the spiced up butternut squash.

4. Taco Pizza 

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This Taco Pizza combines the idea of the Italian pizza and the flavors of the Mexican taco! Guacamole tops it off for the perfect, vibrant platter!

5. Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos With Pineapple Salsa 

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This Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos With Pineapple Salsa recipe has all the delicious flavors of teriyaki added to it for the perfect taco! These tacos would be nothing without that pineapple salsa. Just a simple combination of fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, and if you prefer your salsa with some kick to it, go ahead and chop a few jalapeños up and toss them in.

6. Tandoori Tofu Scramble Tacos 

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These Tandoori Tofu Scramble Tacos are perfect for brunch! The tandoori tofu scramble is packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice then placed on a corn tortilla with a bit of arugula, avocado, red cabbage, and red onions.

7. Jerk Cauliflower Tacos

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These Jerk Cauliflower Tacos are the image of plant-based perfection! Make a big batch of this jerk cauliflower and the possibilities are endless.

8. Cauliflower Rice Enchilada Casserole 

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This Cauliflower Rice Enchilada Casserole is layered with delicious flavor! This new cauliflower rice enchilada casserole is an irresistible Mexican fusion food delight. Cauliflower rice is mixed with black beans and spices, followed by creamy avocado sauce, savory tomato sauce, tortillas, and more!

9. Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Skins 

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These Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Skins are so yummy! Perfect if you need a simple meal in the form of a finger food!

10. Enchilada Lasagna

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This Enchilada Lasagna is gluten-free and combines two of the world’s greatest comfort foods! This dish is layer upon layer of homemade enchilada sauce, cheese, corn tortillas, and tender sweet potatoes. It’s perfect for when you’re trying to feed a crowd.

11. Jalapeño Black Bean Patties With Mexican Coleslaw 

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This Jalapeño Black Bean Patties With Mexican Coleslaw recipe is refreshing and perfect for spring. Spicy, smokey, citrus, tons of texture, and ultimately healthy for you!

12. Healthy Tortilla Soup

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This Healthy Tortilla Soup is made with a thick, tomato-based broth which gives it flavor, punch, and richness but without the need for dairy. It’s incredibly easy and quick to make too, so it’s a great meal to make when you’re short on time.

13. Pad Thai Nachos

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Just look at the color of this Pad Thai Nachos recipe! These have all the spicy tangy goodness of pad thai combined with the salty, crunchy flavors of nachos.

14. Enchilada Pasta Casserole 

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This Enchilada Pasta Casserole is meaty, delicious, and so filling! You get all of the spice and flavor of Mexican food in the comforting shape of a casserole.

15.  Mexican Lasagna With Chili Sin Carne 

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This Mexican Lasagna With Chili Sin Carne is super delicious, nutritious and very easy to make. Combine it with some white sauce made from cashew nuts and layer like you would with a normal lasagna for the tastiest fusion meal.

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Lead image source: Enchilada Pasta Casserole

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