# DIY Meatless Mexican Meals This Bean and Butternut Burrito is a Savory Salsa Dish By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-mexican-meals References: [eatingwell](http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/bean_squash_tacos.html) If you like making [meatless Mexican meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heura-tex-mex-chunks) for dinner at home, try this bean and butternut taco recipe as a delicious way to add some texture to your table. Meatless Mexican meals are savory and satisfying and this taco recipe is a spicy combination of creamy avocado and powerful spices -- everything you need to enjoy an authentic Mexican meal in one filling dish. Beans and [roasted butternut squash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldron-butternut-red-chilli-bites) come together as the bulk of this dish and the fresh chili powder and oregano give it a kick. It's best to use fresh ingredients for this recipe so that you experience the authentic flavor combinations. Like most meatless Mexican dishes this taco recipe is a fantastic combination of sweet, salty and spicy flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meatless Mexican Meals:** Opportunity for innovative plant-based meat alternatives in Mexican cuisine. - **Authentic Flavor Combinations:** Potential for creating unique spice blends and flavor profiles in Mexican cooking. - **DIY Taco Recipes:** Demand for easy-to-make, customizable taco recipes that cater to individual preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Growth potential for plant-based meat substitutes and spice manufacturers in the Mexican cuisine market. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Opportunity to offer meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making meatless Mexican meals at home. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Potential for restaurants and food services to create innovative meatless Mexican menu options, attracting health-conscious and vegetarian/vegan consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Meaty Plant-Based Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-chimichurri-burrito.md) - [Fava Bean-Filled Taco Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-taco-style-crumbles.md) - [Meatless Nacho Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-burrito.md) - [Meat-Free Mexican Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barvecue-carnitas.md) - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-quesadilla.md) - [Slow-Cooked Bean Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-rice-and-cheese-burrito.md)