These 22 Tex Mex Recipes Are Created To Tackle Your Weeknights

From quick and easy tacos to savory enchiladas, these dishes are designed to take on even the busiest of weeknights. So, why not embark on a culinary adventure and explore new flavors? These recipes are sure to delight and...

May 16, 2024 - 21:07

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These 22 Tex Mex Recipes Are Created To Tackle Your Weeknights

From quick and easy tacos to savory enchiladas, these dishes are designed to take on even the busiest of weeknights. So, why not embark on a culinary adventure and explore new flavors? These recipes are sure to delight and satisfy your cravings, making dinner time the highlight of your day. Give your taste buds a treat and experience the freshness and excitement of Tex Mex fusion fare!

White Chili

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Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot white chili is simple to make, easy to customize, and delicious! We use king oyster mushrooms instead of chicken and simmer them with various veggies and herbs to create a flavor-packed and filling dish.

Recipe: white chili

Taco Soup

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Satisfy your cravings with this quick and easy taco soup, complete with the meatiest meatless taco meat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delicious soup is bursting with taco flavors and perfect for a cozy night in. Top it off with some tortilla chips, avocado slices, and vegan sour cream for an extra kick of flavor.

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Recipe: taco soup

Meaty TVP Taco Meat

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Looking for a meaty and delicious plant based alternative to traditional taco meat? Look no further than TVP! Textured vegetable protein perfectly mimics the texture and taste of ground beef, making it the closest thing to real beef-like taco meat that you’ll find. Plus, it’s packed with protein and other nutrients, making it a healthy and tasty choice for your next taco night.

Recipe: veggie taco meat

Queso Dip

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Indulge in a guilt-free snack with our delicious queso dip made from a veggie-based cheese sauce that is both creamy and healthy. Say goodbye to processed dips and hello to a satisfying snack ready in just 20 minutes!

Recipe: queso dip

Cajun Pasta Sauce

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this pasta dish. With its perfect blend of Cajun seasonings, creamy coconut sauce, and hearty vegetables, this recipe is a delicious and quick dinner option that you’ll want to make again and again.

Recipe: cajun pasta sauce

Buffalo Dip

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Learn how to make a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s both soy and nut-free using cannellini beans. Pair it with oyster mushrooms for the perfect plant-based alternative to shredded chicken in your buffalo dip.

Recipe: buffalo dip

Buffalo Cauliflower

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Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, this buffalo cauliflower is a mouthwatering addition to your game-day appetizer or dinner table. We use cauliflower florets to mimic the texture of traditional buffalo wings and then toss them in a finger-licking, sweet, spicy buffalo sauce. Whether you use it as a starter or your main course, you will crave more after the first bite!

Recipe: buffalo cauliflower

Breakfast Enchiladas

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If you’re in the mood for a Mexican-inspired morning, our breakfast enchiladas will get your day rolling. These enchiladas are a super easy, protein-packed dish with tofu, vegan sausages, and other delicious ingredients you probably already have or can easily grab from your kitchen!

Recipe: breakfast enchiladas

Breakfast Burrito

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Our aim was to create the ultimate veggie breakfast burrito. And we succeeded, as this recipe is packed with so much flavor. It boasts a juicy tofu scramble, hearty sausage crumbles, crispy roasted potatoes, and a burst of freshness from the avocado tomato salsa.

Recipe: breakfast burrito

Spicy Lentil Mushroom Tacos

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Spicy Lentil Mushroom Tacos offer a mouthwatering twist on traditional tacos, with a hearty and flavorful filling. The combination of protein-rich lentils, savory mushrooms, and a kick of spice creates a satisfying plant-based meal that’s sure to please taco lovers.

Recipe: spicy lentil tacos

Crispy Oyster Mushroom Tacos

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Looking for a meatless taco alternative? Look no further than this Oyster Mushroom Tacos recipe. These mushrooms have a meat-like texture and are packed with flavor, making them the perfect substitute for meat strips.

Recipe: mushroom tacos

Healthy Salmon Tacos

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Healthy salmon is seasoned lightly, pan-fried quickly, and deliciously paired with a super easy Ginger Avocado Salsa to make the perfect healthy Salmon Tacos. All with just a few short minutes of cooking, loads of health benefits and even more taste!

Recipe: salmon tacos

Sheet Pan Fajita Veggies

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With this simple and convenient recipe, you can easily make fajita veggies that are bursting with flavor. Just bake a variety of vegetables in the oven on a sheet pan, and in no time you’ll have delicious and healthy fajita ingredients.

Recipe: fajitas veggies

Fajita Veggies

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This fajita veggies recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. Simply sauté onions and bell peppers, season with spices, and voila! Enjoy with your favorite protein and toppings for a delicious meal.

Recipe: fajita veggies

Creamy Tortilla Soup

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Our Creamy Tortilla Soup is a comforting bowl of goodness, filled with layers of rich flavors and a velvety texture. The combination of hearty vegetables, aromatic spices, and a creamy base creates a soup that is both satisfying and indulgent.

Recipe: tortilla soup

Classic Chili

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This is a super tasty, and easy to make chunky ground beef Chili Recipe with red kidney beans. It’s one of the recipes that always on our meal rotation. To make this recipe you’ll need five simple ingredients plus spices: beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and beans.

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Cauliflower Fish Tacos

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Cauliflower fish tacos offer a creative and vegetarian-friendly twist on the beloved Mexican dish. With cauliflower as a substitute for the traditional fish, these tacos are still packed with flavor, thanks to the crispy texture of the cauliflower, zesty toppings, and a squeeze of lime, providing a delightful and satisfying culinary experience.

Recipe: cauliflower fish tacos

Black Bean Burger

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This delicious black bean burger from our cookbook is perfect for a quick meal that does not skimp on flavor. With a hearty 5-ingredient black bean patty, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a spicy mayo sauce, this burger will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. Perfect for those who crave veggie burgers, even on busy weeknights.

Recipe: black bean burger

Black Bean and Beer Chili

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A hearty chili loaded with mushrooms, beans and peppers simmered in a tangy beer sauce.

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Award Winning Chili

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This Award Winning Chili Recipe is a showstopper. If you are tired of boring recipes, tired of chili that tastes like beef stew, tired of recipes that seem one trick ponies, then this is the best chili recipe you have been waiting for. My ultimate cook-off-winning chili is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient.

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