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    Vegan Oven Baked Tacos

    August 24, 2020 By Rene 5 Comments

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso!

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    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole

    It is Taco Tuesday and today I have a new vegan taco recipe that is going to be on your regular rotation. It is easy, tasty and makes the best leftovers.

    Plus, it's tacos...a necessity we all need during this time.

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole

    How to Make the Chipotle Lentil Taco "Meat"

    The filling of these tacos is actually an old TSV recipe - Chipotle Lentil Taco Meat. It is one of my favorites to use in bowls, burritos and...tacos.

    This lentil filling is healthy, hearty and tasty. You can adjust the spice by increasing or decreasing the amount chipotles you add. You can even omit them altogether if you are super sensitive to spice.

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole

    Let's Talk About the Vegan Queso

    The other main component of these vegan tacos is the Vegan Queso. If you haven't made this yet, now is the time. It is super simple (there are literally 2 ingredients) and it takes these tacos to another level.

    Plus the recipe will make wayyyyy more queso than you need for these tacos so you can eat some on the side or save it for the next few days.

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole

    Vegan Oven Baked Taco Toppings

    You have lots of options for toppings. I went with a simple combo of shredded lettuce, onion, cilantro, lime juice & hot sauce.

    But some other options are avocaodo, guacamole, salsa, cabbage, peppers. Whatever your heart desires.

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole

    Need more recipe inspo? Check out these recipes:

    • Chickpea Lentil Taco Rice Bowls
    • Healthy Cauliflower Taco Bowls
    • Chipotle Lentil Avocado Toast
    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole
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    Vegan Oven Baked Tacos

    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword quick dinner, tacos
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8 tacos
    Calories 207kcal

    Ingredients

    • Chipotle Lentil Taco "Meat"
    • Vegan Queso
    • 8 crunchy taco shells
    • shredded lettuce
    • ½ yellow onion diced
    • 4 tablespoon cilantro diced
    • 1 lime juiced, plus more for serving
    • salt to taste
    • hot sauce optional

    Instructions

    • Prepare the Chipotle Lentil Taco "Meat" and set aside.
    • Prepare the 2-Ingredient Vegan Queso and set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add a layer of lentils to the bottom of each taco shell and place in a casserole dish.* Add about 1 tablespoon of vegan queso to each taco. Place in the oven (uncovered) and bake for 7-10 minutes - or until the the shells are slightly browned and the queso is bubbling.
    • While the tacos are cooking, prepare the toppings. Combine the yellow onion, cilantro, lime juice & a pinch of salt in a bowl and stir to combine.
    • Remove the tacos from the oven and top with lettuce, onions and hot sauce. Serve with additional lime wedges.

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    Notes

    *I used a 12"x8" casserole dish. Depending on the shells you use, it might be tricky to keep the taco shells standing straight up. I found the best way to load them up was by adding the lentils to each shell one at a time and then carefully leaning them against one another. If they fall over while cooking, don't worry, they will still taste good.
    **This will make more queso and more lentils than you will need for 8 tacos. Save the leftovers to make taco bowls the next day. Or eat the leftover queso with chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 4mg

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    These Vegan Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy taco shells are loaded with lentil taco "meat" and vegan queso | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacocasserole
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    Comments

    1. Christina

      April 03, 2022 at 8:50 am

      These were amazing!! So good - the only problem was that some of the tacos opened up at the bottoms so the filling fell out in the pan. Would love to make again...

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    2. Erica

      October 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best tacos I’ve ever made! The vegan quest is soooo good! New family favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 12, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        So glad this was a hit for you and your fam!

        Reply
    3. Tiffany

      September 08, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these for the 1st time tonight. My crew loved them. I may back down my love of chipotle for the next round, but, high praise all around the table for these. Also, served the extra queso with our favorite homemade chips and extra salsa, nothing left! Thank you!!!

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      • Rene

        September 29, 2020 at 8:51 am

        Yay! So glad these were a hit with the whole fam! I can't make that queso unless I have people over because I eat it all lol!

        Reply

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