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    Home » Recipes » Tacos

    Vegan Chorizo Potato Breakfast Tacos

    Published: May 20, 2020 · Modified: Jul 29, 2022 by Abi Cowell · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases · See my privacy policy linked in footer · This blog uses cookies

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    Ready in under 30 minutes, these addictive, spicy breakfast tacos are perfect for a weekend brunch or anytime you want to impress your guests, vegan or meat-eaters alike.

    closeup of vegan soy chorizo and potato tacos with pico and sour cream on top

    If you like these papas con chorizo tacos, try making papas a la Mexicana breakfast tacos, too!

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    • 🧄 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🔄 Variations
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 💜 More recipes you'll love
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    🧄 Ingredient notes

    For these vegan chorizo potato breakfast tacos, you'll need:

    • large onion
    • Trader Joe's soy chorizo
    • cooked potatoes
    • tortillas
    • for toppings: pico de gallo, vegan sour cream and avocado

    Soy chorizo

    I've tried a few vegan soy chorizo brands, but Trader Joe's is my favorite. It's crazy good and very hard to tell that it's vegan.

    trader joe's soy chorizo

    Think of it like a less greasy Mexican chorizo that still hits all those spicy, full-flavored notes of the real stuff.

    Mexican chorizo is crumbly, not slice-able like Spanish chorizo.

    Cooked potatoes

    You'll need to have 5 medium cooked potatoes for this recipe.

    If you want instructions for how to bake potatoes in the oven, microwave or Instant Pot, check out my Vegan Broccoli Cheese Baked Potato recipe instructions.

    Toppings

    If you wanna keep it simple, just the onion, chorizo and potato is amazing.

    But, to take it over the top, add some crunchy, fresh pico de gallo, creamy vegan sour cream (cashew cream) and sliced avocado. Here are the recipes for those delicious, easy toppings.

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      Soaking Cashews 4 Ways + Vegan Cashew Sour Cream Recipe
    • salsa in bowl with chips
      Fresh Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

    🔪 Instructions

    Since your potatoes are already cooked, this breakfast taco recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.

    First, we'll cook the onions over medium high in a wide skillet. Add the chorizo to the onions, break it apart and cook until it's getting brown.

    Then, add in your cooked, cubed potato and cook until everything is heated through.

    process - onions in pan
    process - adding chorizo
    process - adding potatoes

    My preferred method of warming corn tortillas is directly on my gas stove.

    Turn a burner on low, then add a tortilla to the burner using tongs.

    Warm the tortilla over the fire for 20-30 seconds, until it's getting little light brown spots. Then, flip and cook another 20 seconds on the other side.

    A little char adds a yummy flavor and the tortillas seem to hold together better when warmed this way.

    Alternatively, you could warm your tortillas in the microwave.

    process - warming corn tortillas
    process - warming corn tortillas
    corn tortillas

    🔄 Variations

    • Vegan Chorizo Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tacos - substitute potatoes for crumbled firm tofu seasoned with homemade eggy tofu scramble seasoning with black salt.
    • Vegan Chorizo Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos - substitute potatoes for Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes.
    • Vegan Chorizo Potato Breakfast Burritos - roll fillings in a warmed burrito tortilla.
    plate of tacos

    ❓ FAQ

    How do I store leftovers of chorizo potato tacos?

    I would recommend storing the leftovers separately (not in ready to eat tacos), because the cold ingredients (pico de gallo, sour cream and avocado) are really best kept cold.

    So, store the chorizo potato mixture in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

    Store prepared tortillas in a ziplock bag.

    To re-heat, place tortilla on plate, add chorizo potato mixture and heat in microwave for 30-60 seconds. Then, add toppings and enjoy!

    finished meal on plate

    Can breakfast tacos be made ahead?

    Yes! You can prepare the vegan chorizo potato mixture the night before and reheat in the morning. You can also prepare the vegan sour cream up to 3 days before.

    I would recommend preparing the pico de gallo, warming/cooking the tortillas and slicing the avocado fresh, the day you plan to serve it.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Vegan Chorizo Potato Breakfast Tacos

    Abi Cowell
    Spicy, addictive and filling breakfast tacos. Perfect for a weekend brunch that both vegans and meat-eaters will love.
    4.84 from 6 votes
    Estimated Cost: $7
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Tacos
    Cuisine TexMex
    Servings 6
    Calories 573 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-stick skillet
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 large onion diced
    • 12 ounces soy chorizo I recommend the Trader Joe's brand
    • 2 pounds potatoes pre-cooked, cubed gold or russet (about 5 medium potatoes)
    • 18 corn tortillas
    • 1 cup pico de gallo
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • ½ cup vegan sour cream
    • lime wedges

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and allow to cook until translucent and starting to brown. If they stick, add a tablespoon or two of water.
      1 large onion
    • Remove soy chorizo from plastic casing (throw away the casing) and add the chorizo to the pan with the onions. Stir together and break up the chorizo into crumbles in the pan. Continue to cook over medium-high heat about 3 minutes, until the chorizo is starting to brown.
      12 ounces soy chorizo
    • Add diced pre-cooked or steamed potato and mix thoroughly. Cook until potatoes are heated through. Taste and then season with salt and pepper, if needed.
      2 pounds potatoes
    • Warm corn tortillas either in the microwave or my preferred method if you have a gas stove: warm them directly on your stove burner. Turn burner on low. Using tongs, add tortilla to burner and cook for 20-30 seconds, then flip with tongs. Cook other side for another 20 seconds.
      18 corn tortillas
    • Keep tortillas warm inside a clean kitchen towel (place one end of kitchen towel on plate, put tortilla on top, then fold other end of towel over the tortilla).
    • Assemble your tacos with chorizo potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream and lime juice.
      1 cup pico de gallo, 1 avocado, ½ cup vegan sour cream, lime wedges

    Notes

    Substitutions:
    • Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo: The best vegan chorizo I've had is from Trader Joe's. But, there are other brands out there you can try also. 
    • Yukon Gold Potatoes: sub with cooked russet potatoes
    • Corn tortillas: sub with any tortilla you like
    • Pico de Gallo: sub with salsa or fresh cilantro and minced onion
    • Vegan Sour Cream: sub with guacamole, crema or omit altogether
    • For added flavor, try seasoning potatoes with seasoned salt and smoked paprika

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3tacosCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1085mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mg
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    About Abi Cowell

    Hey y'all! I’m the plant-based food blogger, recipe developer, photographer and cooking class instructor behind Very Veganish. Join me as we explore and taste incredible plant-based food, with cultural influences from around the world. You’ll find healthy comfort food vegan recipes and inspiration here. When I'm not cooking, you'll find me homeschooling my two boys, volunteering and trying to survive the Texas summers with copious glasses of iced tea.

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    1. Vivian Weissmann says

      May 21, 2020 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      The yummiest taqitos ever, and easy prep!

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    2. Collette Turner says

      August 06, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      I am always looking for plant based breakfast recipes that aren't smoothies, pancakes, muffins, bagels, etc. They only make mme MORE hungry a few hours later. These tacos are great! They have protien and veggies to get me through the day. Delicious too!

      Reply
      • Abi Cowell says

        August 18, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        I feel the same! We've been eating more whole foods at breakfast: potatoes, veggies, fruit, oats. It's made a huge difference in helping me stay full until lunchtime. And, all of those foods are low in calorie density, so great for plant-based weight loss.

        Reply
    3. Angela M. says

      August 11, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      This was so good! I love that it was quick and easy to prepare! I used russet potatoes since that was all I had and it was still fabulous! Thanks for the great recipe and inspiration!

      Reply
      • Abi Cowell says

        August 18, 2021 at 4:51 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, Angela! Russets work - great way to switch it up.

        Reply
    4. Becky says

      December 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      Hello!
      I was wondering if you could freeze these if you only use chorizo, potatoes and onions as the filling?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Abi Cowell says

        February 07, 2022 at 8:05 pm

        I have not frozen the filling before, so I can't comment on how well it would keep that way. Sorry!

        Reply

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