Nutrition Facts for Vegan taco in a bag

Vegan Taco in a Bag

Elevate your next taco night with this fun and portable *Vegan Taco in a Bag*! Perfect for parties, picnics, or even a quick weeknight meal, this recipe transforms snack-sized bags of vegan tortilla chips into delicious, customizable taco bowls. Packed with hearty quinoa, seasoned black beans, and an array of fresh toppings like cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, guacamole, and vegan cheese, every bite bursts with flavor and texture. This quick 15-minute meal is both mess-free and crowd-pleasing, served right in the bag for effortless cleanup. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a refreshing squeeze of lime, these vegan walking tacos are a vibrant and satisfying twist on the classic comfort food. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and taco lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 bags Snack-sized bags of vegan tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup Vegan shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 0.5 cup Vegan sour cream
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 whole Fresh lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add cooked quinoa and canned black beans to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through, then set aside.

Step 3

Gently crush the unopened snack-sized bags of tortilla chips to create smaller chip pieces, but avoid turning them into crumbs.

Step 4

Carefully open each bag along the top seam to create a wide opening for adding toppings.

Step 5

Divide the quinoa and black bean mixture evenly between the four bags, layering it over the crushed chips.

Step 6

Top each bag with diced cherry tomatoes, chopped lettuce, vegan shredded cheese, guacamole, and salsa.

Step 7

Add a dollop of vegan sour cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the layers.

Step 8

Serve each bag with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the toppings.

Step 9

Hand out spoons or forks for eating directly from the bag for a fun and easy dining experience!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (1825.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 2461.6
Total Fat 144.6g 0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6607.8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.5g 0%
Dietary Fiber 55.8g 0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 52.9g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 445.8mg 0%
Iron 14.0mg 0%
Potassium 4159.6mg 0%
*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%
Protein: 8.4%
Carbs: 39.6%