Crispy v2 Schnitzel Tacos: A Plant-Based Fiesta

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: tacos make everything better. And when you swap in the v2food Plant Protein Schnitzel, you’re not just making tacos — you’re creating a crunchy, herby, plant-powered fiesta that’s golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavour.

Made with a crunchy golden crumb seasoned with herbs and cracked pepper, the v2 Schnitzel is usually the star of pub classics like schnitty and chips — but tonight, we’re taking it south of the border. These tacos bring together tangy pickled onions, zesty green salsa, creamy avocado, and chipotle mayo, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

What You’ll Need:

Step-by-Step:

Step 1

Prepare the pickled onions so they have time to rest and soak in all the flavour. Slice the red onions into thin rounds.

Step 2

Boil 1 ½ cups of water, adding spices; black pepper, white sugar, and 1 ½ cups of white vinegar – equal parts water vs vinegar.

Step 3

When the water is boiling, turn the heat off and add the sliced onions until they are submerged in liquid and set aside.

Step 4

Using a blender, add 5 green tomatillos, 1 or 2 jalapeño chillis, ¼ of a white onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 bunch of coriander. Add all to the blender and set aside.

Step 5

Chipotle Mayo - add mayo and Gran Luchito into a small bowl & mix for garnish. Set aside.

Step 6

Julienne 1 red radish for garnish. Set aside.

Step 7

Slice avocados for garnish. Set aside.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil to 170°C in a deep fryer or frying pan. Once the oil reaches temperature, fry the v2schnitzel for about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

When cooked, remove from the oil and place on a tray lined with kitchen paper to cool.

Step 10

Heat a separate frying pan to 170°C to cook the corn tortillas. There is no need for any oil! Heat until cooked through.

Step 11

Place corn tortillas down on a wooden board or plate and add your v2schnitzel and garnishes including green salsa, pickled onions, red radish and chipotle mayo.

Step 12

Top with a garnish of coriander, sliced avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime. Listo!!!!

Why You’ll Love It

• Speedy: Ready in under 30 minutes.

• Flavour bomb: Zesty, creamy, smoky, crunchy.

• Plant-powered: High in protein, better for you, better for the planet.

Pick up your v2food Plant Protein Schnitzels from The Plant Pantry and bring taco night to life — crispy, colourful, and completely vegan.