Vegan + Vegetarian Crunchwrap Supreme
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Everyone knows the iconic Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, which I’ve reimagined for all you plant-based people! This vegetarian crunchwrap is a vegetarian/vegan alternative you can make at home whenever you need a bit of comfort food! Try it with my drunken serrano salsa (salsa borracha) to add some heat!
This vegan crunchwrap supreme recipe is a plant-based alternative to the fast food version, and it’s so easy to make! It’s loaded with vegan-friendly taco “meat” that could honestly fool just about anybody, as well as fresh veggies and creamy cashew nacho sauce.
Crunchwraps work great as a last-minute dinner or lunch, and is so fun to make! Whip them up when you’ve got the late night munchies or when you want to cook a simple meal with the kids!
🥄 Why This Recipe Works
- I made this a vegan crunchwrap supreme recipe, but if you’re a vegetarian who prefers to use dairy products those can easily be subbed!
- This recipe is highly customizable!
- You only need a handful of simple ingredients, most of which you probably have already!
🛒 What You Need To Make Vegetarian Crunchwraps
📝 Recipe Modifications And Substitutions
I chose to make these vegetarian crunchwraps completely vegan, so if you’re not trying to keep it dairy-free feel free to sub the cheese, sour cream, and queso!
- Plant-based ground “beef”: I used Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground, but you can use Beyond Beef, tofu, or any other plant-based meat substitute you prefer. You can also use black beans as a meat substitute instead.
- Taco seasoning: I used pre-made but if you don’t have any you can season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, etc.
- Vegan queso: I used this Vegan Valley queso, but you can use your favorite brand or make your own!
- Plant-based shredded cheese: Or regular old cheddar if you’re not keeping it vegan.
- Vegan sour cream: I really like the one from Simple Truth Organics!
- Tostada shells: You can also use tortilla chips, or fry up some corn tortillas to get that nice crunch!
- Flour tortillas: You want to use large tortillas; the larger the better! You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
- Veggies: I diced up some fresh tomatoes and cabbage but you can use lettuce if you prefer. If you want to be fancy, some cilantro and diced onions don’t hurt either!
*See above images or recipe card for full list of ingredients
🌮 How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: In a skillet, add 2 cups plant-based ground meat along with 2 Tbsp taco seasoning and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Mix in 6 Tbsp vegan nacho cheese sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pro Tip: Plant-based ground “meat” can be very dry and crumbly, but by mixing the queso directly in with it, it gives it a much more convicing texture and flavor. The result ends up being about as close to ground beef as you could imagine!
Step 2: Microwave a large flour tortilla for 15 seconds (this will help prevent it ripping when we fold it), then set on a plate. Add 1/4 of the prepared taco meat in the center, topping it with 2 Tbsp vegan queso and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Pro Tip: I recommend microwaving the queso before adding it in, just because we aren’t going to toast the vegetarian crunchwraps in the skillet for very long!
Step 3: Place a tostada shell on top, then pile it with 1-2 Tbsp sour cream, 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, and half of a flour tortilla.
Pro Tip: You can also use a small tortilla if you have some on hand, rather than using half of a large one!
Step 4: Fold the edges of the tortilla in over itself, then place it folded side-down into a lightly-greased skillet. Toast over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat process with the 3 remaining crunchwraps and enjoy!
🌯 Serving Suggestions
To make this vegetarian crunchwrap a more substantial meal, consider pairing it with these sides:
- Tortilla chips and vegan nacho sauces like this cashew queso
- Mexican rice
- Your favorite guacamole recipe
- Black bean and avocado-stuffed sweet potatoes
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
For a limited time, you can get the vegan Crunchwrap in:
•Los Angeles (6741 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028)
•New York City (976 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018)
•Orlando (11893 East Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826)
However, you can order the black bean Crunchwrap at any Taco Bell location, which can be made vegan by removing the sour cream and nacho cheese sauce.
A crunch wrap is, well, a crunch wrap. It’s sort of like a taco, burrito, and tostada all in one! While it is filled with taco meat, it really is its own thing!
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- Just like when turning the pages of a book, it’s easier to fold the tortilla when your fingers are a bit wet.
- I recommend eating your crunchwraps right after preparing them, as they will start to lose their texture if they sit for too long.
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Vegetarian Crunchwrap
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 2 cups plant-based ground meat
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 6 Tbsp plant-based queso
Crunchwrap
- 6 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup plant-based queso
- 1 cup plant-based shredded cheese
- 4 toasted shells
- 1 cup cabbage
- 1 cup diced tomato
Instructions
- In a skillet, add 2 cups plant-based ground meat along with 2 Tbsp taco seasoning and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Mix in 6 Tbsp vegan nacho cheese sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Microwave a large flour tortilla for 15 seconds (this will help prevent it ripping when we fold it), then set on a plate. Add 1/4 of the prepared taco meat in the center, topping it with 2 Tbsp vegan queso and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Place a tostada shell on top, then pile it with 1-2 Tbsp sour cream, 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, and half of a flour tortilla.
- Fold the edges of the tortilla in over itself, then place it folded side-down into a lightly-greased skillet. Toast over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Notes
- Plant-based ground “meat” can be very dry and crumbly, but by mixing the queso directly in with it, it gives it a much more convicing texture and flavor. The result ends up being about as close to ground beef as you could imagine!
- I recommend microwaving the queso before adding it in, just because we aren’t going to toast the vegetarian crunchwraps in the skillet for very long!
- You can also use a small tortilla if you have some on hand, rather than using half of a large one!
- Just like when turning the pages of a book, it’s easier to fold the tortilla when your fingers are a bit wet.
- I recommend eating your crunchwraps right after preparing them, as they will start to lose their texture if they sit for too long.
Put it in my face mouth!