18 Vegan Recipes For A Plant-Based Cinco de Mayo (2024)

If you’re looking for vegan recipes for a healthy plant-based Cinco de Mayo, I’ve got you covered with 18 great options.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexico over French forces during the battle of Puebla and is celebrated with food as well as song and dance. It’s all about bringing people together.

So if you’re planning a big celebration and need help with your Cinco de Mayo menu, I’ve got you covered.

From soups and salads to main courses and even desserts, check out the great Cinco de Mayo plant-based recipes.

18 Recipes For A Plant-Based Cinco de Mayo

Are you ready to sing, dance, and best of all, eat? Here are 10 plant-based recipes perfect for the 5th of May. It’s time to gather your family and friends for some delicious vegan Mexican cuisine.

1. Homemade Corn Tortillas

This homemade corn tortilla recipe from Gimme Some Oven (best blog name…EVER!) is easy to make with 3 ingredients and yields the most delicious, soft, foldable, and naturally gluten-free corn tortillas.

Get the recipe HERE!

2. Cauliflower Walnut Vegan Taco Meat

The BEST Vegan Taco Meat is made with cauliflower, mushrooms, walnuts, and spices. It’s soeasyto make and ready in only20 minutes.The perfect vegan ‘meat’ substitute.

Get the recipe HERE!

3. Vegan Lentil Picadillo

This Lentil Picadillo from Thyme & Love is a vegetarian take on the classic Mexican recipe. Lentils provide tons of protein and nutrients. Simple and easy to make, but a very filling and hearty meal. Makes for a great taco filling!

Get the recipe HERE!

4. Healthy Vegetarian Refried Beans

Unfried Refried Beans!Fat-free, low-sodium, vegan and healthy. These unfried refried beans are perfect as a side dish or for making your favorite party bean dip.

Omit the oil when sautéing the veggies. Use water or veggie broth if needed to prevent sticking.

Get the recipe HERE!

5. The Best Vegan Enchiladas

These Vegan Enchiladas from Nora Cooks are seriously the BEST Vegan Enchiladas! Made with all whole food ingredients, including easy plant “meat”, black beans, and vegan cheese sauce.

Get the recipe HERE!

6. Oil-free Vegan Tamales

Delicious, vegan, and oil-free tamales by Chuck at Brand New Vegan will blow you away. They’re a bit of work, but so worth it! The plant-based tamales are so moist and tender that they practically melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe HERE!

7. The Best Vegan Mexican 7-Layer Dip

This is the best Vegan Mexican 7 Layer Dip! It’s made with healthy, whole-food ingredients and is the perfect party treat when celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

Get the recipe HERE!

8. Vegan Breakfast Tacos

Start your Cinco de Mayo off with these delicious tacos. Easy vegan breakfast tacos stuffed with scrambled tofu, roasted potatoes, avocado, black beans, and salsa. Healthy, hearty, and delicious!

Get the recipe HERE!

9. Cumin Brown Rice

Try this simple, no-fail brown Cumin Brown Rice from Sharon Palmer as your go-to side dish to pair with whole grain bowls, curries, stir-fries, and baked tofu.

Get the recipe HERE!

10. Watermelon Margarita

What could possibly be better than a margarita? A watermelon margarita! I found this recipe by Broke Bank Vegan at the BEET and it’s pretty spectacular. It is naturally sweetened, hydrating, and ultra-refreshing. It’s the perfect drink for Cinco de Mayo and summer nights.

Only three ingredients are required — fresh watermelon, lime juice, and tequila Blanco. Add a lime and salt rim, and that’s it!

Get the recipe HERE!

11. Vegan Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups

These Mexican tortilla roll-ups by The Stingy Vegan are plant-based and make a great easy snack or appetizer. They’re super quick to make and perfect to throw together before having guests over.

Get the recipe HERE!

12. Spicy Guacamole

I LOVE spicy things and I love guacamole. And, this spicy guacamole from Natasha’s Kitchen is off the chain!

It lights a small fire in your mouth forcing you to eat it slowly and savor each bite.

Get the recipe HERE!

13. Vegan Cashew Queso

ThisEasy Vegan Cashew Quesois the perfect plant-based dairy-free cheese dip. It’s creamy cheesy, and will be loved by even the biggest cheese lover! It’s perfect for any Cinco de Mayo gathering or party.

Enjoy dipping your chips or make some incredible vegan nachos that will blow anyone’s mind.

Get the recipe HERE!

14. No Bake Coconut Margarita Bites

These No-Bake Coconut Margarita Bites from Cotter Crunch are so FREAKING GOOD! They’re so easy to make, naturally gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and vegan! Bites that actually taste like a frozen margarita with natural lime and coconut flavors.

Get the recipe HERE!

15. Healthy Tortilla Soup

Delicious and healthy Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup from My Whole Food Life is a super cinch to make! Vegan and gluten-free.

Get the recipe HERE!

16. Healthy Baked Tortilla Chips

Healthy homemade tortilla chips baked to crunchy perfection and completely oil-free! Just 1 ingredient and 15 minutes are all you need.

The two loves of my life are chips and dips! Those little crunchy triangles with a huge scoop of guacamole are just about the closes thing to heaven on earth.

Get the recipe HERE!

17. BBQ Chickpea Sweet Potato Burger

Barbecue Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers are flavorful, healthy, and so easy to make! Top with avocado slices and red onion for a perfect Cinco de Mayo meal.Oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Get the recipe HERE!

18. Bean and Rice Burritos

These bean and rice burritos from Toni at Plant Based On A Budget are amazing! Full of yummy goodness, easy to prepare, and perfect for your May 5th party.

Get the recipe HERE!

Plant-based Cinco de Mayo Recipes

You should have no problem throwing one amazing fiesta with healthy and delicious vegan Mexican food! All of these recipes use wholesome fresh ingredients and are simple to prepare.

Be sure to keep things like tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and chipotle seasoning for infusing authentic Mexican flavor into your tasty dishes.

Also, for dishes that call for rice use your Instant Pot. It makes for quick cooking and easy cleaning.

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