These easy vegan tacos are a flavour-packed plant-based dinner made with a hearty vegan mince and kidney bean filling, colourful vegetables, and fresh toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes.
I’ve always loved meals that are simple to make but still feel exciting, and these vegan tacos are one of those recipes. I wanted to create a taco filling that was hearty, colourful, and satisfying while using simple everyday ingredients.
What I love most about tacos is how easy they are to customise. You can add your favourite toppings and make each taco your own, whether you prefer something fresh and crunchy or a little extra spicy.
If you enjoy quick and flavourful plant-based meals, you might also love my Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta, my Crispy Baked Tofu, or my Easy Kimchi Fried Rice recipe.
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Easy Vegan Tacos
These easy vegan tacos are a flavour-packed plant-based dinner made with a hearty vegan mince and kidney bean filling, fresh vegetables, and colourful toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple taco recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a dinner that is easy to prepare and full of flavour.
The combination of savoury taco filling, sweet red bell pepper, juicy tomatoes, and fresh toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and radishes creates a delicious balance of textures and flavours without requiring lots of time in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make – These vegan tacos come together in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
- Packed with flavour – The combination of garlic, spices, vegan mince, kidney beans, and fresh toppings creates a delicious and satisfying filling.
- Made with simple ingredients – You only need everyday ingredients to create a tasty plant-based meal.
- Filling and satisfying – The vegan mince and kidney beans add texture and make these tacos a hearty dinner.
- Easy to customise – Add your favourite toppings or adjust the spice level to make them your own.
- Perfect for sharing – These tacos are a fun meal that everyone can build with their favourite toppings.
Easy Vegan Taco Ingredients
Here's what you need to make these easy vegan tacos:
- Oil – used to sauté the vegetables.
- Onion – adds sweetness and depth of flavour to the filling.
- Garlic – gives the tacos a delicious savoury flavour and aroma.
- Tomato – adds freshness and helps create a juicy taco filling.
- Red bell pepper – brings a natural sweetness, colour, and extra texture.
- Vegan mince – the main protein source that makes the tacos hearty and satisfying.
- Black beans – add extra texture, protein.
- Tomato paste – helps create a rich and flavourful base for the taco mixture.
- Cumin – adds a warm, earthy flavour that works beautifully with the taco seasoning.
- Paprika – gives the filling a mild smoky flavour and vibrant colour.
- Salt and black pepper – to taste.
- Chilli – adds a little heat and spice to the filling.
- Oregano – adds a subtle herby flavour that balances the spices.
For the full recipe and quantities, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
How to make Vegan Tacos with Vegan Mince and Black Beans
Here's how to make these easy vegan tacos with vegan mince and black beans
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the vegan mince and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the diced onion, and red bell pepper then cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the onion becomes slightly translucent.
- Then add garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, chilli, and oregano. Stir well and cook for a minutes to allow the spices to release their flavour.
- Add the diced tomato and tomato paste, then mix everything together. Cook for a few minutes until the tomato softens and the filling becomes rich and flavourful.
- Add the kidney beans and stir everything together. Cook for another few minutes until the beans are warmed through and the taco filling is well combined.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Fill each taco with the vegan mince and kidney bean filling, then add your favourite toppings. I topped mine with creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, fresh chilli, and jalapeños
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade vegan tacos.
Topping ideas
Make your vegan tacos your own with your favourite toppings! Here are some delicious options:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Red onion
- Sliced avocado or homemade guacamole
- Vegan shredded cheese
- Vegan sour cream
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Pickled jalapeños
- Salsa
- Sweetcorn
- Sliced radishes
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice
Mix and match your favourite toppings to create the perfect taco. For the best flavour and texture, serve them immediately after assembling.
Substitutions
- Vegan mince – You can replace vegan mince with crumbled tofu, lentils, mushrooms, or extra beans for a different plant-based filling.
- Black beans – Black beans, pinto beans, or chickpeas would also work well in this recipe.Taco shells – Use soft tortillas, mini tortillas, or your favourite taco wraps instead of crunchy taco shells.
- Make it spicier – Add extra chilli, jalapeños, or a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like more heat.
- Add extra vegetables – You can add corn, spinach, or more bell peppers for extra flavour and texture.
- Toppings – Feel free to customise the toppings with salsa, vegan sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, vegan cheese or fresh herbs.
Storage
Store the leftover vegan taco filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, reheat the filling gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through. Assemble the tacos with fresh taco shells or tortillas and add the toppings just before serving for the best texture.
You can also freeze the taco filling for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
I would not recommend storing assembled tacos because the shells will become soft and the avocado/radishes won’t stay fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prepare the vegan mince and kidney bean filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. When ready to serve, simply reheat the filling and assemble the tacos with fresh toppings.
If you don’t have vegan mince, you can use crumbled tofu, lentils, mushrooms, or extra beans as a plant-based alternative.
Absolutely! This filling works well with both crunchy taco shells and soft tortillas. You can use mini tortillas, wraps, or your favourite taco-style bread.
Yes, the taco filling freezes well. Store it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Easy Vegan Tacos
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 taco shells 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These easy vegan tacos are a flavour-packed plant-based dinner made with a hearty vegan mince and kidney bean filling, colourful vegetables, and fresh toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tomato
- 1 red bell pepper
- 250g vegan mince
- 1 can black beans
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1+½ teaspoon cumin
- 1+½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper
- chilli ( optional )
- 12 taco shells
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the vegan mince and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the diced onion, and ed bell pepper then cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the onion becomes slightly translucent.
- Then add garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, chilli, and oregano. Stir well and cook for a minutes to allow the spices to release their flavour.
- Add the diced tomato and tomato paste, then mix everything together. Cook for a few minutes until the tomato softens and the filling becomes rich and flavourful.
- Add the kidney beans and stir everything together. Cook for another few minutes until the beans are warmed through and the taco filling is well combined.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Fill each taco with the vegan mince and kidney bean filling, then add your favourite toppings. I topped mine with creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, fresh chilli, and jalapeños.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade vegan tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
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