How to make easy vegan tacos for the family

There are hundreds of different ways to make vegan tacos, but these are a firm favourite in our household. Not only are they perfect for a quick, weeknight meal but they taste delicious whilst still being healthy. Why not try this vegan tacos recipe for your family?

Choosing the right ingredients

We use corn tortillas for a base (either white or blue corn) and pop them in the oven to warm them slightly before serving. We like the firmer texture of these tortillas because they hold all the sauces and ingredients without disintegrating. 

When it comes to filling, if we’re feeling indulgent we’ll buy air-fried tofu as the star of the show. It’s very easy to prepare – all you need to do is pop them in a frying pan (no oil required) and heat them up for around 5 minutes, tossing them regularly.

If you’re after a healthier alternative, you can substitute the air-fried tofu for oven-cooked tofu or even something like jackfruit. this would be a great way to make jackfruit tacos.

Step-by-step instructions

Put the tortillas in the oven to warm ready for serving.

Using a dry frying pan, gently fry the air-fried tofu for around 5 minutes. If you are using oven-cooked tofu or jackfruit then adjust this cooking time accordingly.

While the tortillas are warming up and the tofu is cooking in the pan, prep the vegetables. You can have any combination you like, but typically we prep radish, avocado, sweetcorn and red cabbage. 

If you’d prefer to make a vegan slaw, combine sliced carrots and red cabbage with the following sauce (adjust to your own preferences):

• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegan mayo
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup 
• Juice from half a lime 
• Sprinkling black pepper 

If you enjoy your slaw chilled, put it in the refrigerator for around 15-30 minutes prior to serving.

Once everything is prepared, bring it to the table and enjoy assembling it in a variety of combinations. 

We love to add dollops of salsa verde, vegan mayo or hot sauce to our vegan tacos to finish. You could also sprinkle diced coriander on the top as a final flourish.

Perfect side dishes to enjoy with vegan tacos

When it comes to vegan tacos, choosing the perfect side dish is just as important as picking the right toppings for your taco. Not only do side dishes add variety and texture to your meal, but they can also provide a boost of nutrition.

If you’re looking for the perfect side dish to complement your vegan tacos, consider options like spicy black beans, roasted corn salad, or grilled zucchini with avocado sauce. If you are cooking for non vegans too why not make this easy taco pizza?

All of these options balance out the flavours and textures of the taco while adding their own unique twist. These side dishes will not only make your vegan tacos more delicious, but they’ll also leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Other recipes you might enjoy

If you have enjoyed this vegan tacos recipe or perhaps it isn’t quite what you are looking for, here are some other recipes I have picked out that I think you might like.

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