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vegan taco pasta garnished with avocado and cilantro.
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Vegan Taco Pasta (One Pot!)

This one pot vegan taco pasta is a weeknight dinner game-changer. It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish and has just 10 ingredients - plus it's delicious! Our toddler has been loving this easy cheesy taco pasta, I hope you do too. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Inspired
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 361kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups veggie crumbles (I used Gardein)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Add oil, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini to a large skillet with tall sides. Sauté over medium heat until onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the plant-based crumbles and taco seasoning. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to thaw the crumbles .
  • Add the salsa and water and bring to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta and cover with a lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
  • Stir in the shredded vegan cheese and stir to melt. Turn off the heat and garnish as desired then serve!

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Notes

  • To serve, add desired toppings such as green onions, fresh cilantro, lime juice, vegan sour cream, black olives and sliced avocado.
  • Don't have veggie crumbles? Use ground seitan, black beans, TVP, or vegan ground meat (like BeyondMeat).
  • Storage: store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1167IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg