Vegetarian Walking Taco
Take taco night to the next level with this fun and flavorful Vegetarian Walking Taco recipe. Perfect for gatherings, on-the-go meals, or creating excitement at dinnertime, this dish offers all the bold, classic Mexican-inspired flavors in an easy-to-hold format. Featuring seasoned vegetarian ground meat, hearty black beans, and crunchy individual bags of tortilla chips, every bite is packed with texture and taste. Top each chip-filled bag with a rainbow of fresh toppings, like shredded lettuce, diced cherry tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and optional herbs and jalapeños, for a customizable and crowd-pleasing experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, these portable tacos are a quick and fun way to enjoy a meatless meal without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bags Individual bags of tortilla chips (such as Fritos or corn chips)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 10 ounces Vegetarian ground meat or crumbles
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.25 cups Water
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 0.5 cups Salsa
- 0.25 cups Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 cups Jalapeño slices (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Sauté the diced onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the vegetarian ground meat or crumbles to the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture, then stir in the water. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well coated and slightly thickened. Add the black beans and cook for another 2 minutes to warm them through. Remove the skillet from heat.
Prepare the individual walking taco bags by carefully opening each bag along the top (or side for easier access). Slightly crush the chips inside the bag by gently squeezing the bag with your hands.
Spoon a portion of the vegetarian taco mixture into each chip bag.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, chopped cilantro (if using), and jalapeño slices (if desired).
Hand out the bags along with forks for easy eating. Enjoy your Vegetarian Walking Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.5 g | 248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4529 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1464 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3357 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
