Vegan Taco Night: Oil-Free Crispy Baked Taco Shell Recipe & Topping Ideas

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Who doesn’t love a good taco bar? You might think this is something you would have to give up when switching to a whole food, plant-based diet - but that is definitely not the case! We love baking up our own crispy oil-free taco shells at home and loading them up with all kinds of delicious vegan toppings.
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Vegan Stuffed Pepper Recipe (for filling mix): • Recipe: Vegan Stuffed ...
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[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Read our blog post for more: bit.ly/KrockTacos Spicy Refried Pinto Bean Recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLUppZmgrF_a9U Vegan Stuffed Pepper Recipe (for filling mix): kzbin.info/www/bejne/enu6XqmYe7Sqqac Come say hi on Instagram: instagram.com/krocksinthekitchen/

[@ymestiquer]

It is such a true pleasure to see how the two of you are shedding the extra weight and becoming so much healthier through adopting the proper lifestyle. As long as you maintain a whole food vegan diet, once you arrive at the ideal weight, you will stop shedding weight, and you will be able to maintain the healthy weight. You will see. I'm rooting for you two!

[@shannaredfeather]

So happy I found your channel 4days ago 🤗 I’m 17months vegan and have lost 80lbs I still need 90 more to go and I’ve always look for recipes from vegan KZbinrs so thank you so much. I’m on a Krocks in the kitchen binge lol

[@JessieCarty]

Awesome! I am restarting my vegan path this month with probably 100 to lose. We can do it!

[@mlady6564]

I do the same thing with my taco shells. I like to drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack to allow for more room when I fill them later.

[@momcaregiver]

I brush the corn shells with aqua faba so I can season them and it sticks as I'm still eating salt ;) Love mexican food for it gives me all the bold flavor I like without all the bad stuff my old self still craves. Lentils seasoned with taco seasonings make a good beefy substitute also for my mexican meals...

[@meronabraham663]

Thanks for sharing these ideas!!

[@Daiseehead]

Love that idea 💡!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

To make it a little safer, pull your rack out of your oven about halfway - place your tortillas on it, and carefully push it back. It will help with better placement when you're not as scared of being burned. Those look yummy! I love a little thinly shredded jicama for a refreshing crunch, too!

[@abdullahfhajjar5117]

You guys make me so happy. It is inspiring how you turned you life around while being positive. I can sense the care that goes into making these videos which is in itself inspirational. Keep going....

[@karen2015]

I've learned to watch your videos while I'm eating, otherwise I'm in danger of mindlessly munching. Everything looks so good! On a somewhat related note, my husband is a junk food vegan and he pretty much vacuumed up the refried beans & hummus I made following your recipes. I think that means that even people who aren't WFPB love you!

[@courag1]

I tried baking the shells in the oven today, we really loved how crispy these were. Here is a suggestion, if you have a cookie cooling metal rack or one from a microwave which is metal, it can be adjusted side to side to make a flat bottom taco shell which will stand up on its own. I used regular size tortillias to do this today and they were more squattie as I put them over two oven bars on the racks. They were easy to eat and stood up at attention while the first one was consumed. Great idea you both had. Love it.

[@LifewithCasey21]

I’m transitioning to plant based now and I can’t wait to try these tacos 🌮 thank you both so much for all that you do!

[@veggietrish]

What about heating your oven with the rack taken out so the rack itself doesn't get hot? I am going to try these this week and I am going to leave the rack out while heating to see how it goes. Looks delicious!

[@olivialoveworthy]

I never thought of baking them on the rack that way! I quarter mine (to make chips) and bake on a silicone mat/baking sheet at 400 F x 10-20 minutes: 10 minutes for normal corn tortillas, and 20 minutes for jumbo (which I've only found in Southern California). I will be trying your method soon, thanks for always sharing your amazing ideas, guys!!!

[@mlgray920]

Ive been transitioning into this lifestyle for the last couple months. Im the only one in the house eating this way. I really appreciate you both of you and your tips! Thank you so much for adding your portion size info !

[@gabrielekennedy7587]

Thinly shredded Napa cabbage is nice with crunch

[@athenar4315]

Try draping the tortillas over 2 bars/wires instead of 1 in the oven, the shell opening for the fillings may be wider and easier to fill. Good luck! Love your channel and videos!

[@joannevargas6740]

Thank you for your great recipes and great ideas for baking the taco shells! You guys are the best! In the past I have put the tortilla shells in the oven first and then turned it on. No burny burny the the fingers!

[@tallmantoo]

Think if I was to do this I would just a make a bowl and make some chips and scoop the filling out of the bowl. Would be delicious! Your meal looked amazing.

[@yelnats61]

That’s a good idea: taco casserole.

[@barbarashirland9078]

I like scooping with chips too. I think I would do that or make nachos.

[@elainecleaver2941]

The bowls are deep fried in restaurants. Place shell over a metal/glass bowl or small pie pan to make a shape

[@tallmantoo]

@@elainecleaver2941 Oh wasn't thinking of that but would be fun as long as you could bake them I guess. I was just thinking like a buddha bowl and then use the chips to dip and eat.

[@nmcclymont]

Looks yumm! When you said you were going to give your cautions about baking the taco shells I assumed you were going to suggest having a sheet pan below in order to prevent any pieces falling near the heating element. I appreciate all the tips and tricks! I was surprissd by the julienned zucchini but I love that idea. Julienned jicama would work well too, and my Mexican friend Rosie always adds thinly sliced radishes. Food for thought!

[@susanp2349]

Best plant based recipes on youtube. keep them coming.

[@smellofwinter]

That stuffed pepper filling really is absolutely amazing! 10/10 would put on everything.

[@edielynch7819]

You can purchase a metal taco form to accomplish the correct shape....so you can fill them easier! Love your videos!

[@Fuzzy_Spork]

Use a baking rack to make the taco shells without burning yourself! Not the mesh kind, the slat kind (looks like a mini oven rack for cooling cookies on, etc). I have one that stands on fold out legs so I can sit it on a baking sheet and put it into the preheated oven. Or if you have a rack without legs then put it over a deeper pan to allow the shells to hang down.

[@Benisneverbored]

your right! it is weird. when you both eat with out talking. lol but thank you so much for making the videos. helping me cook what you cook. oil free etc.

[@danerikagrover7421]

Looks delish! My husband and I are just starting this journey of WFPB. You both are very inspiring🤗

[@conniemiller3022]

Went to St. Louis last weekend to help daughter move apartments - made her take me to Trader Joe's to get the cashew fiesta dip - love it!

[@charv6469]

Thank you for this recipe!!! My husband is not Plant Based and LOVED it. He was skeptical of course but kept going back for more and ate 3 tacos. I used my vegan sloppy joes recipe for the ground beef but the tacos and spicy beans were great! Also LOVE your hummus recipe. It’s our go to hummus now.

[@Julieac100]

Just a note: I love your outro music. It makes me happy!

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

Same here! Puts you in a good mood. Krocks: What's the name of it again?

[@pda2836]

Oh - My - Goodness!! Looks incredible, so many ideas with all this, nachos, big crunchy Mexican salad, tacos, tostadas!!! Trader Joe's is lucky to have you, lol!! Can't wait to make more of your refried beans and visit TJ's for supplies this weekend. Thanks Jessica & Brian... Krock On!! ❤❤❤

[@daniellagarcia9886]

Recently discovered after a recent surgery that I can't eat meat (or if I do, definitely not a lot) so this is definitely a good looking alternative to the tacos I love. I love the channel and you guys are just amazing ❤️ Keep rockin on!!!

[@barbarashirland9078]

Love your channel! It’s especially inspiring because you are real people! Great idea you gave for making nachos out of these things.

[@Paperdoll-]

Yum! Good job guys. 🌮I have introduced my German husband to Mexican food, and he loooooves it. Corn Flor Tortillas are very difficult to find here. But I have my ways 💖

[@dalviar7545]

Oh, my! I love the idea of baking them on the oven rack! However, you could just make them Tostadas which is leaving the tortillas flat and throwing every on top and just eating them that way. Either way, those tacos looked super delicious!!😋😉

[@libbybowles]

I used your Crispy Baked Italian Tofu method with taco seasoning and made another great taco filling. That technique is brilliant and makes for such a satisfying texture in a taco.

[@TerryJ950]

I’ve made your pinto beans a few times and they are awesome! Taco night in my near future for sure!

[@tigresmom5654]

Hey you two, I don't know where you found the strength and will power to continue this new lifestyle. I see you and others successfully changing your diet and losing weight and then there's me who decided to quit soda two weeks ago and did pretty well except a couple of cheat days that I allowed myself because I couldn't stop thinking about it (soda). Two days ago I had a cheat day....and then the next day I caved into the craving, now I caved again today. I feel like I've failed this no soda goal and that I'm never going to be able to quit. It is such an addiction! I've been crying and feeling hopeless all day. Sorry, just needed to talk about it. My husband doesn't understand why I even want to quit.

[@johncrwarner]

I love leftover meals where I assemble a meal from what is in the fridge and freezer - easy and filling - having gone completely whole food plant-based with no added oil, sugar or salt - I make a lot of stuff so my fridge is perpetually full of plastic boxes of leftovers.

[@Eyes4dopey]

Great idea for the tortilla shells! Maybe if you put the shells over a couple of the wires on the rack instead of just one they would be easier for you to fill...just a thought! Enjoy your Weekend!

[@JustJanetAshley]

Actually I draped the tortillas on the rack before turning on the oven and they came out great. Jessica if you did this you could quit worrying about burning yourself (and others). I also opted for the two bars so that I could get more filling in.

[@Ravyne]

I can't wait to try this! It looks so good. #Question - have you guys ever thought about doing a LIVE Q&A session? That would be so much fun. Or just a LIVE chat session? Still waiting on that CHILI recipe, Brian! Much love to you both.

[@lukenielsonenterprises5519]

I have been using the Pepper filling for sandwiches. It is so good. You both are great and I thank you.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I hadn't thought of that! 😀I will give it a shot.

[@roarmaus]

We have a local place that does 'funny tacos': soft shell with schmear of queso meltiness, wrap that around a hard shell and then fill as per usual. Extra yum! Oh, **notices Siete hotsauce** they make queso, too. Blanco and yellow. And grain-free tortilla chips. Sal y Limon is muh fave.

[@Andy12A45]

My favorite taco is potato tacos....air fry some spicy crispy potatoes slices/pieces, add avocado, olives, grilled onion & bell pepper, bit of roasted hot pepper & cilantro, tomatoes ..salsa and fake cheese if you want......side dish of coleslaw, with shredded purple cabbage,shredded carrots, squeeze of lime, salt & pepper and dash of oil & vinegar...

[@cedarforest4621]

Just tried the tacos tonight! Yum! We already use TJs White Corn Tortillas for nachos and chips (by baking in the toaster oven), so I knew this recipe would be a hit. Couldn't find the vegan cheese at our Trader Joe's, so alas, our tacos were missing that. Glad you posted this video. We didn't have time to make the stuffed pepper mix, but it was good anyway.

[@teresaendress5785]

Looks amazing! I've been putting the tortillas on two slats instead of one to make them a little wider. Love the tacos.

[@ankiking]

I love using sweet potato with taco spices where meat eaters would use ground beef. I bake it first, then mush it with spices and add all the other taco yummyness.

[@chrishiggins336]

I love adding lime juice to mine!

[@Lauren-hf2zp]

Hash browns in tacos are 👌

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

good tip. Yummy !

[@courag1]

I get the corn tortillas but brown them slightly in a non-stick pan so they are crispy and not burnt but can still be folded in half. I make fresh salsa, I use Spanish rice mixed with the refried beans, lettuce and a wee bit of Daiya shredded cheese, sometimes some Boca Burger Original Turk'y burger or Morningstar Farms Black Bean burger -- one of these not both is divided between the two of us so 1/4 or a crumbled burger in four tacos and we eat two each. I do use salt in my salsa but that is all the salt which is used and they disappear easily. One of our favorite meals.

[@thebluevelvetriver]

Looks delicious! I went thru the shells balancing on rack and now have just gone with slapping mine flat since they are a lot easier to cook and eat that way anyway and cooking flat, they often curl up like the taco boat shells that are popular. Look forward to trying more of your recipes because you all rock and tacos rock!

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Brilliant about making the taco shells. Thanks!

[@ruthcrawford8244]

You are both looking fantastic!! Very inspiring!! Your videos are informative and fun! THANKS for sharing!!

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

I like to bake my corn tortillas at 325 degree and bake them a bit longer to make sure they are super crispy. Baking them a little lower, they won't burn. I burned a bunch of tortillas through the years baking them higher. Also, I just lay them flat on the rack to make a tostada shell because I always broke the shells. Can you tell I am a spaz???? Love the idea of adding julienned zucchini! I will try that! Also, your pinto beans are fabulous! We make them all the time now!

[@debbiepyleverhoeven5234]

I found your channel last week, and subscribed right away. Brian, you remind me of my son. You look a bit like him and have some of the same mannerisms. Oh, and the two of you inspired me to do a Mary's Mini. Not sure if I can keep it up for 18 days, but gonna give it a try, because that would take me to the day before my birthday. Day 4 done and I'm down 2 pounds. Your mashed potato recipe might just save me.

[@seberustwentythree23]

Found your videos through the potatoe diet Penn jillette video. Love your videos and the recipe ideas. Subscribed and have been binge watching. Since like three days ago. Lol.

[@jeffpf38]

Yummy! This looks great you two! Brian, if you like tostadas, sometimes I use the Mission brand tortillas, particularly the "horneadas" version, which roughly means "oven baked." They have a few ingredients, but last I remember, they are oil free. They're pretty good! Again, thanks for such great videos every week. I really love your channel!

[@janice2532]

This is the recipe I love the most! I love tacos! Thanks. This is the meal to eat for people who love the crunch and the YUM of tacos!!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

It certainly changes up our routine of salads for dinner. 😀

[@roverdover4449]

Wow, you guys knocked it out of the park with this one. I'll have to go back and see that stuffed pepper video though.

[@shamac1221]

I am not big on sharing, but did send this one to my son. Hope he starts watching too!

[@crystalpalace4641]

Hello Brian and Jessica and Elsie, Love and Blessings to you

[@libiure]

the corn tortillas in the oven work great - i put the tortillas over two wires on the rack, which creates a large opening, so you don't have to break the taco shell in half to fill it .. .

[@cromcoffee3229]

I am really enjoying your videos! So fun, and helpful!

[@cgfbmat]

The Krocs really rock!

[@MikeLightyear]

The editing and pacing of your vids keeps getting better and better.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

You think? 🙂 I always feel like I'm rushing and missing out on stuff. 😂 -Brian

[@melissalepper5880]

Another great video! Love the intro EVERY TIME! You two make a great presentation

[@vonneblazier814]

So you make a tostada with a top. Intetesting. I'll give it a try tomorrow when we have tacos.

[@barbaraketchum8287]

Zucchini is such a great idea! I like chopped radishes in my tacos 🌮

[@shawnamorris1553]

What you could do with heating tortilla is take the top rack out while the oven is heating put shells on the rack. then when oven is ready put the whole rack in with tortillas on them

[@star77dp51]

Just found your site. You guys are so inspiring. My husband and I just switched to plant based way of eating. It's not easy but we're in it for the long haul. Thanks for your post.☺

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Once this way of eating becomes normal to you it becomes a lot easier! 😀Let us know how your progress goes. We love hearing stories of other people getting healthy! 😀 -Brian

[@nikkiclark7667]

My mouth is watering! I know what I’m making for dinner tonight. Yum!

[@laurentan480]

All looks great, but I’d have to had avocado.

[@eveny119]

Heres a couple of alternative taco crisping methods(for safty), if there is no need to preheat oven place them on cool rack, then turn on oven. adjust time, and turn off oven 5 min before removing. 2cd method, if you feel preheating is necessary, remove oven rack, turn on oven to preheat. Just before cooking hang tortillas on cold rack and slide into hot oven. I would crinkle up some alum foil on rack so tortillas are less likely to slip.

[@debbieguthrie2307]

This is great. I never knew the taco shells would do that in the oven (learn something new once a week) . A little surprised, I clicked over to the pepper stuffing video, you like the heat, but don't leave the seeds in the jalapeno. That's okay , great video

[@dinniebeattie4679]

Thanjs for all your work and effort..appreciated.

[@lorigrass1]

Thank you for this video. I've been craving tacos, but didn't want to fry them in oil to get them crunchy. Your method is so clever. About the trickiness of balancing the corn tortillas on the oven rack while the oven is hot, what about these ideas. Do you think you could place the tortillas onto the racks while the oven is cold. Then turn the oven on. Or, take out the oven rack, and then preheat your oven. When up to temp, take your tortillas and balance them on the rack, and then have someone else open the oven door, and carefully slide the rack in. Anyway, just a couple of ideas.

[@jayrainstone4764]

I love your idea to bake tortillas this way!! Thx oxo

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

Ezekiel corn tortillas are also oil free as well as their sprouted grains tortillas.

[@dinniebeattie4679]

Oh great.i eat the bread.will check at flannerys in Brisbane

[@kmsgero]

Just find your channel and love it. So many good ideas and your both lovely.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@sobellabg804]

We love making taco salads. Last time we used the remainder of the stuffed pepper filling too. I use the Engine 2 tortillas (large ones) and toast them in the oven using a nonstick taco salad shell mold. Then we fill it with all the WFPB goodness and gobble it up. I ordered a taco shell rack from Amazon. It will keep the shells open wider and then I don’t need to use tongs. Last time I did this, the shells curled around the rack and I had to break them to set them free. 😂

[@PieLane]

What have you done with Brian holy crap he looks like a new man! Crazy how losing weight makes you look so different!

[@kyratheberber]

Yeah, it looks like he's finally buying clothes that fit! [teasing]

[@binbody5673]

Glad Brian went to the barber...lol...i love the two of you ...i follow a lot of your advise and recipes....thank you for all your efforts

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for commenting! My head feels a lot lighter. 😂 -Brian

[@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398]

Haircut looks great Brian! Jessica you are looking lovely!

[@rosannecoffman1933]

Love your recipes, they are easy and nutritious

[@sidilicious11]

Looks utterly delicious!🌮🌮🌮

[@suecollins5174]

So glad I found your videos! Love your recipes! You both look awesome!

[@msdorkness]

Those look specTACOular... Hehe

[@momcaregiver]

Cute play on words...

[@jillsymons8669]

I love vegan tacos with mushrooms (water sauteed with cumin and garlic and scallions) fat free refried beans or other beans, vegan nacho sauce and Trader Joe's shredded cabbage 😋

[@HisAssholiness]

my ocd snapped when you broke the shell prior to filling ... i made my own rack , to keep the shells from closing up like that , so easier to fill

[@alexanderlowry5575]

You two look amazing. Your transformation is amazing. Keep up the vids!

[@CaseyStrouse]

They look delicious especially with that leftover stuffed pepper filling. I'm going to have to make some tacos tonight!

[@JessieCarty]

Absolutely love how you made the hard taco shells!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We like it too! 😀

[@katieburgess6839]

I find you two so inspiring! Also, this solved my question of what to have for supper tonight!!

[@gloriaa3652]

Just made the stuffed peppers and that filling would indeed be great over tacos. Will try that next taco night. A flat tostada is great; a folded taco is great. I am torn.

[@phyllisdowell6820]

You guys are awesome!

[@cindychurch925]

Love you guys!!!

[@amym7825]

Looks yummy! I really appreciate all that you share. I tried Mary’s Mini-Mcdougall after watching your videos. You’re an inspiration. Thank you!

[@patriciasallee4695]

Love your new looks.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😁

[@jacquelinejudd4408]

Yes, Brian, you look great. And Jessica, I love your hair cut too!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@smallfootprint2961]

Looks so delish.

[@catecurl3790]

Hey! You two are looking really good lately. Good work ☺

[@bbbvvhk]

You guys look great!

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Thank you. Love your channel