Tex-mex dishes are some of the easiest to veganize because beans are already a huge part of Mexican cooking. Tex-mex restaurants are also excellent when you're dining out as they almost always have vegetarian options (burritos, tacos, fajitas) that can be easily made vegan by leaving the cheese off.
If you think that beef tacos are an quick weeknight meal, prepare to have your mind blown! This meal comes together so quickly you won't know what to do with all your spare time! I usually keep a stash of taco seasoning and beans of all kinds in my cupboard, so this is also an excellent meal when you haven't done groceries in a while.
Bean Tacos
1 can beans (black or pinto are my go-tos for tex-mex, but any will do)
1 package taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
taco shells or tortillas
taco toppings (lettuce, salsa, diced tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, grated carrot... you get the idea)
Drain and rinse your beans (always!). Put beans, taco seasoning, and water in a skillet and heat on medium. Let them simmer for a few minutes. With the back of a large spoon or a potato masher, squash the beans so that some of them are smooshed, while others remain whole. When mixture starts to thicken up, you're done! Load into taco shells and top with your favourite toppings!
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