Vegetarian Walking Taco

Turn mealtime into a fun, flavor-packed adventure with this Vegetarian Walking Taco recipe—perfect for quick dinners, parties, or on-the-go meals! This recipe swaps traditional taco meat for savory vegetarian crumbles, seasoned to perfection with taco spices and paired with hearty black beans. Served directly in individual bags of crunchy tortilla chips, these handheld tacos are loaded with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy salsa, with optional garnishes like cilantro and jalapeño for an extra kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this no-fuss, customizable crowd-pleaser is a creative twist on classic taco night, offering convenience without compromising taste. Perfect for vegetarian meal inspiration and ideas for portable meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Sauté the diced onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the vegetarian ground meat or crumbles to the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Spoon a portion of the vegetarian taco mixture into each chip bag.

Step 7

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).

Step 8

Hand out the bags along with forks for easy eating. Enjoy your Vegetarian Walking Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1629.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2256.0

Total Fat 130.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 177.5mg	0%
Sodium 4268.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 106.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1451.1mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 3136.8mg	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: 50.5%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 31.2%