Vegetarian Mexican Tacos Recipe With Baked Beans, Peppers and Salad

Archana Doshi

April 14, 2023

5332 Ratings

Time:Prep: 20 M|Cook: 20 M|Total: 40 M

Makes:6 Servings

Meal:Main Course

Cuisine:Mexican

Vegetarian Mexican Tacos is a very popular Mexican dish, that has the crisp tacos filled with salads, beans and topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream. The stuffing for these Taco shells is so varied that recipes are evolved according to palates.

In Mexico you will find that tacos are of the soft kind. The crisp tacos seemed to have originated with the proliferation of taco stands during the late fifties. The crispy-fried corn tortilla in a U-shape is filled with layers of hot baked beans, lettuce, diced tomatoes and grated cheese, usually cheddar

These Vegetarian Mexican Tacos can make a sumptuous and healthy dinner for a family. So lets dive right in to see how to make the Vegetarian Mexican Tacos. Serve with Fresh Mexican Black Bean & Mango Salad Recipe (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Mango) and Tres Leches Recipe (Mexican Three Milk Cake).

Here are a few more taco recipes to try

Ingredients

12 Hard taco shells

1 Onion, thinly sliced

1 Iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum), finely chopped

1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum), finely chopped

1/2 Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose), finely shredded

2 Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 Cumin powder (Jeera)

Parsley leaves, small bunch, finely chopped

400 Baked beans, canned

1/2 Sour cream

1/2 Cheddar cheese, grated

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Tabasco Original - Hot Sauce, to taste

Instructions for Vegetarian Mexican Tacos Recipe With Baked Beans, Peppers and Salad

To begin making the Vegetarian Mexican Taco Recipe, we will first Prepare the Taco’s as per the instructions mentioned in the package or make homemade taco shells.

Alternatively you could also use store bought taco shells.

To make the salad 

In a mixing bowl, combine the onions, lettuce, bell peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, chilli powder, salt, pepper, cumin powder, parsley. Mix them well and set aside.

Warm the canned baked beans in the microwave or on stove top, add in the cumin powder and keep aside.

Alternatively you could also make the baked beans at home by following this recipe: Homemade Baked Beans Recipe.

To make a healthy version of the cour cream at home, follow this recipe - Homemade Healthy Sour Cream Recipe

Serving the Vegetarian Mexican Tacos

Place a layer of warm baked beans in each taco shell; then top with a layer of the salad in each shell.Finally dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with cheese on the tacos and additionally drizzle some tabasco sauce to taste.

Serve the delicious Vegetarian Mexican Tacos for Parties or even as a dinner with Fresh Mexican Black Bean & Mango Salad Recipe (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Mango) and Tres Leches Recipe (Mexican Three Milk Cake).