Kale Butternut Squash Vegan Tacos Recipe | Wicked Spatula (2024)

VEGAN TACOS! One of my favorite ways to eat just about anything? Tacos. But you probably already know that. This vegan taco recipe is the perfect combo of sweet and savory, with a little bit of spice and a little bit of crunch! You’ll love the sweet and earthy flavor in these butternut squash tacos. The squash is seasoned with a taco blend and then roasted until soft. After the squash is tender, we’re adding in kale to turn these into squash kale tacos! The kale gets crispy and the texture combo is perfection! Wrap everything up inplantain tortillas, or 3-ingredient paleo tortillasand top with some crunchy slaw.

We need to talk about this slaw situation. We’ve got cabbage, green apple, jalapeno, dried cranberries and a fresh and bright slaw dressing that features tomatillos. Seriously, this slaw is good on just about everything, but it brings the vegan tacos to life! Taco Tuesday, here we come!!! Paleo margaritas optional… sort of.

How To Make Vegan Tacos

These are the best vegan tacos for making ahead and feeding a crowd… or just enjoying for an easy dinner. I know you’ll love these vegetarian tacos!

Here’s how to make vegan tacos with kale and butternut squash:

• Roast butternut squash. Season and roast squash until it’s soft and tender.
• Make slaw dressing. Place the apple cider vinegar, tomatillos, lime, mayo, and jalapenos in the blender and blend until smooth.
• Mix together slaw. Tosstogether the cabbage, apple, cranberries, cilantro and salt and pepper together.
• Roast the kale. At the end of the cooking time for the squash, add the kale pieces on top of the roasted squash. Bake for a few minutes, until the kale leaves are crunchy.
• Assemble the meatless tacos. Top your tacos with slaw and any other desired toppings. DIG IN.

Topping And Filling Ideas For Plant-Based Tacos

There are so many ways to enjoy these kale tacos in addition to how I served them here. Here are a few other ideas that I think you’ll like:

• Tomatoes – Adding some fresh diced tomatoes is a lovely combination with the coleslaw in this vegan taco recipe.
• Parsley – Just add a sprinkle or two on top of the best vegetarian tacos. Makes ’em look fancy!
• Green Onions – I think that green onions go great on most things, especially these meatless tacos.
• Red Onions – Veggie tacos taste even better with a little bit of diced red onions. They add some vibrant color and a bit of bite to the vegan tacos, too.
• Pico de Gallo – Add some fresh homemade pico de gallo to this vegan taco recipe for a combo of tomatoes and heat.

How Do You Store This Vegan Taco Recipe?

It’s best to store the ingredients for these vegan tacos separately, in the fridge. Put the coleslaw together and store it in one airtight container and add the squash, etc. to another container. Then, reheat and build your tacos individually.

What To Serve With Kale Tacos

Looking for more paleo side dishes to serve with these vegan tacos? I have an excellent list of delicious recipes you are going to love.

• Simple Guacamole– Add some creamy guac to your kale tacos. Guacamole is always a good idea and a great way to add healthy fats into your diet.
• Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet – You can throw this rice skillet together in 10 minutes!
• Vegan Queso – Serve this dairy-free queso drizzled over the tacos, or as an appetizer with low carb paleo tortilla chips.