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Cuisine & diet · 56 recipes

Vegetarian Mexican-Style Recipes

Vegetarian dishes in the Mexican idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Chilled Avocado Soup with Crispy Tortilla & Serrano OilSophisticated
In-between

Chilled Avocado Soup with Crispy Tortilla & Serrano Oil

Silky cold soup, textural contrast, bright heat

932 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Dark Chocolate & Charred Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileSophisticated
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Charred Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Silky mousse with sophisticated heat, candy crackle

1331 cal · 13g protein · 55 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil

Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown

560 cal · 14g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-adaptable
Charred Poblano & Cotija Quesadilla with Lime CremaIntermediate
Snack

Charred Poblano & Cotija Quesadilla with Lime Crema

Crispy corn tortillas, roasted poblano strips, melted cotija, cool herbed cream

337 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
vegetarianunder-350-cal
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas EmpanadasSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas

Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry

934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
vegetarianunder-1-hour
Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas con Rajas CremaEasy
Appetizer

Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas con Rajas Crema

Crispy squash-blossom pockets with roasted poblano cream

628 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minute
Pepita & Ancho Chile BrittleSophisticated
Snack

Pepita & Ancho Chile Brittle

Shattered candy-brittle studded with toasted pumpkin seeds and deep chile heat

415 cal · 4g protein · 17 min
vegetarianMexican-inspired
Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate MolassesSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate Molasses

Layered texture—shattered tortilla, earthy beet, silky avocado, bitter-sweet glaze—in one sophisticated bite

757 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
vegetarianMexican-inspired
Huevos al Cilantro with Charred Poblano & Crispy Tortilla ShardsIntermediate
Breakfast

Huevos al Cilantro with Charred Poblano & Crispy Tortilla Shards

Soft scrambled eggs in a cilantro-infused butter with roasted poblano strips and shattered tortilla crunch

711 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarianunder-30-mins
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime CremaIntermediate
Snack

Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema

Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle

199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-30-mins
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime CremaIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime Crema

Silky dark chocolate custard infused with smoky ancho depth, topped with crunchy pumpkin seed brittle and tart lime whipped cream

491 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Stack with Crema & Pickled Red OnionEasy
Lunch

Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Stack with Crema & Pickled Red Onion

Crispy fried tortilla, silky refried black beans, charred sweet corn, cooling crema, sharp pickled onion

775 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
vegetarianquickcrowd-pleaser
Dark Chocolate & Roasted Ancho Pot de Crème with Candied Jalapeño CrispEasy
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Roasted Ancho Pot de Crème with Candied Jalapeño Crisp

Silky chocolate custard infused with chile heat, topped with brittle and fleur de sel

933 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
vegetarianquickelegantno-bake
Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot Oil

Layered crispy corn tostadas, charred poblano purée, pickled onion, queso fresco, and shallot-chile oil

996 cal · 22g protein · 65 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptable
Chocolate-Chili Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate-Chili Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Silky custard with dark heat and sugared chile crunch

1272 cal · 17g protein · 56 min
vegetarianintermediategluten-free
Elote Esquites en TazaEasy
Snack

Elote Esquites en Taza

Street-style charred corn cups with cotija, lime & tajín

304 cal · 9g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-freeunder-15-min
Flan de Chile y ChocolateEasy
Dessert

Flan de Chile y Chocolate

Silky chocolate custard with a whisper of ancho heat and spiced caramel

1056 cal · 14g protein · 25 min
vegetarian30-minute
Charred Avocado & Crispy Shallot Tostadas with Lime AioliEasy
Appetizer

Charred Avocado & Crispy Shallot Tostadas with Lime Aioli

Crispy masa cup, buttery avocado, spicy aioli, herb finish

809 cal · 7g protein · 18 min
vegetarian optiongluten-free15-minute
Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate MolassesIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate Molasses

Warm roasted beets with pomegranate molasses glaze, crispy tortilla shards, tangy cheese, and toasted seeds

823 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-freetex-mex
Lime Custard Tart with Toasted Coconut and Crispy Tortilla CrumbleIntermediate
Dessert

Lime Custard Tart with Toasted Coconut and Crispy Tortilla Crumble

Silky lime curd in a buttery crust, topped with shredded toasted coconut and crispy tortilla crunch

901 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
vegetarian
Cilantro-Lime Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla ShardsIntermediate
Breakfast

Cilantro-Lime Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tortilla Shards

Fluffy eggs with technique and texture

410 cal · 18g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
Charred Tomatillo and Crispy Sage Oil CroquettesIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Tomatillo and Crispy Sage Oil Croquettes

A green, herbaceous, textured bite with real surprise

753 cal · 10g protein · 45 min
vegetarianintermediate
Chocolate and Black Sesame Mousse with Crispy Tortilla TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate and Black Sesame Mousse with Crispy Tortilla Tuile

Rich, nutty, with a textural surprise

815 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
vegetarian
Esquites Tostadas with Crispy Sage & CotijaIntermediate
Snack

Esquites Tostadas with Crispy Sage & Cotija

Charred corn relish on crispy tortilla chips with crispy sage oil

723 cal · 15g protein · 26 min
vegetarianintermediateunder-30-min