Here's a collection of favorite vegetarian and vegan Mexican recipes, from our archives:

Caldo of Sweet Potato and Chard, above. Simple and warming, with a tingly, fruity spice from ancho chiles.



WASHINGTON DC - APRIL 26: Molletes on a grey-orange napkin decorated with cilantro on April 26th, 2016 in Washington DC. (Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post)

Molletes. This simple combo of refried beans broiled on soft, crusty bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack or a quick lunch or dinner. Top with avocado slices or your favorite salsa.



WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: Pickled Chayote Salad photographed in Washington, DC. Tableware from Crate and Barrel. Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

Pickled Chayote Salad. These sweet/tangy flavors would be right at home tucked in taco or torta.

Mariquita Farm Squash Tacos. With summer squash and jalapeño.



WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 22, 2014: Black Bean Tortas With Chipotle Mayo (Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post). (Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post)

Black Bean Tortas With Chipotle Mayo. Creamy refried black beans, mayo spiked with chipotles en adobo, need we say more?



FD/TAMALES 10/25/2008 by Dayna Smith/ftwp - Diana Kennedy the doyenne of Mexican cooking creates several new dishes to celebrate "Day of the Dead" at Oyamel restaurant. Freelance Photo imported to Merlin on Sat Oct 25 16:06:05 2008 (Dayna Smith/for The Washington Post)

Fried Pumpkin. Serve on tostadas or in tacos.



WASHINGTON, DC-May 6: Spicy Chipotle Eggplant with black beans. (Scott Suchman/For the Washington Post)

Spicy Chipotle Eggplant With Black Beans. The spicy-sweet salsa negra would be a hit served with any of these recipes, really. Here, it's added to a black bean sauce that serves as the base for roasted eggplant slices.



WASHINGTON, DC-November 4: Individual Tamal Pies. (Scott Suchman/For the Washington Post)

Three Sisters Mini Tamal Pies. In case you're auditioning vegetarian Thanksgiving mains, take these for a spin — husk-free tamales are filled with roasted squash and beans.