This quick and easy veggie fajitas recipe is a life saver! They are loaded with plant-based protein and make a satisfying dinner meal that you can make in under 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.
These fajitas are so good they deserve your attention. The recipe is approved by carnivores and will satisfy the whole family. Portobello mushrooms give these fajitas meaty texture and savory flavor that makes them a great meat alternative.
A base of peppers and onions is supplemented with portobello mushrooms, quick homemade guacamole, black beans and your favorite Mexican garnishes. They are so good with vegan Mexican chopped salad and pico de gallo 😉
This vegan fajita recipe is easily customizable with a lot of delicious options.
Why Make Veggie Fajitas
- delicious
- easy
- quick (ready in less than 30 minutes)
- vegan (and vegetarian)
- gluten free (if you use corn tortillas)
- packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein
- easily customizable
- perfect for meal prep
- satisfying
- hearty
- flavorful
- made with simple ingredients
- carnivore-approved
These fajitas are truly great and I hope you give this recipe a try! This Tex Mex favorite makes for a healthy and simple vegan dinner meal that everybody will enjoy, even meat-lovers! These vegetarian fajitas are great for incorporating more easy and quick plant-based meals to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- tortillas (corn or wheat tortillas)
- black beans (or refried beans)
Fajitas:
- red, green and yellow bell peppers
- portobello mushrooms
- red onion
- olive oil
Fajita seasoning:
- chili pepper
- smoked paprika
- ground garlic
- dried oregano
- ground coriander
- ground cumin
- black pepper
- salt
Garnishes:
- quick guacamole
- salsa
- fresh cilantro
- limes
- vegan sour cream
How to Make Vegan Fajitas
A quick overview of how to make these recipe is in this veggie fajita story.
Prep the veggies
Preheat the oven to 400 F or 200 C. Cut bell peppers, onion and portobello mushrooms in long thin strips.
Make fajita seasoning
You can skip this step if you are using store-bought fajita seasoning. Use 2 tbsp fajita seasoning for this recipe.
In a bowl combine chili powder, smoked paprika, ground garlic, dried oregano, coriander, cumin, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
Just like homemade taco seasoning, you can also make the fajita seasoning in advance. Double or triple the recipe and store it in a jar, so that it’s ready to use.
Roast fajitas
Transfer cut veggies to the heat-proof pan (I used a cast iron pan). Mix with the seasoning and olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the veggies are charred. Alternatively, broil for 10 minutes.
Make quick guacamole
Half and pit an avocado. In a medium bowl, mash it with a fork and add ground garlic, juice of one lime and season with salt.
Warm black beans
Drain a can of black beans. Transfer them to a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Alternatively, warm them in a pot or skillet with a bit of liquid.
Warm tortillas
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and put them in the oven for 5 minutes, or microwave tortillas on a plate for about 20 seconds.
Assemble fajitas
Assemble veggie fajitas. Smear guacamole, add black beans, roasted peppers, mushrooms and onions. Top with vegan sour cream, salsa and fresh cilantro. Alternatively, use other toppings like pico de gallo or chipotle corn salsa.
Serve Veggie Fajitas
Serve these fajitas with a side of quinoa, rice or cauliflower rice, or chips with salsa and guacamole. Another great option would be this colorful vegan Mexican chopped salad.
Top Tips
- These vegan fajita recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner meal for the whole family that you can make in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
- The recipe is easily customizable and is perfect for meal prep. Make the fajita seasoning in advance and pre-cut the veggies.
- Serve these veggie fajitas with a side of quinoa, rice, cauliflower rice, vegan Mexican chopped salad, sofritas, chips with salsa and guacamole.
Recipe Variations
- Use 2 tbsp of store-bough fajita seasoning if you are short in time.
- Instead of quick guacamole, you can use mashed or diced avocado, or store-bought guacamole.
- You can use any kind (and color) of bell pepper you have on hand.
- To make the recipe even quicker, broil the veggies for 10 minutes instead of roasting them.
- Use canned refried beans instead of canned black beans if you prefer. Alternatively, swap them for white, kidney or pinto beans.
- Choose your favorite toppings for these fajitas like vegan sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo or chipotle corn salsa.
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- vegan wraps with hummus
- vegan tempeh tacos
- slow cooker vegan chili
- vegan zucchini corn fritters
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Finger-Licking Veggie Fajitas
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas corn or wheat tortillas
- 1 14 oz or 400 g can black beans or refried beans
Fajitas
- 1 red, green and yellow bell peppers
- 4 portobello mushrooms
- 1 red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Fajita seasoning
- 1 tsp chili pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Quick guacamole
- 2 avocados
- 1 tsp ground garlic
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
Garnishes
- salsa
- fresh cilantro
- vegan sour cream
Instructions
Prep the veggies
- Preheat the oven to 400 F or 200 C. Cut bell peppers, onion and portobello mushrooms in long thin strips.
Make fajita seasoning
- You can skip this step if you are using store-bought fajita seasoning. Use 2 tbsp fajita seasoning for this recipe. In a bowl combine chili powder, smoked paprika, ground garlic, dried oregano, coriander, cumin, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
Roast fajitas
- Transfer cut veggies to the heat-proof pan. Mix with the seasoning and olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the veggies are charred. Alternatively, broil for 10 minutes.
Make quick guacamole
- Half and pit avocados. In a medium bowl, mash them with a fork and add ground garlic, juice of one lime and season with salt.
Warm black beans
- Drain a can of black beans. Transfer them to a bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Alternatively, warm them in a pot or skillet with a bit of liquid.
Warm tortillas
- Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and put them in the oven for 5 minutes, or microwave tortillas on a plate for about 20 seconds.
Assemble fajitas
- Assemble veggie fajitas. Smear guacamole, add black beans, roasted peppers, mushrooms and onions. Top with vegan sour cream, salsa and fresh cilantro. Alternatively, use other toppings like pico de gallo or chipotle corn salsa.
Notes
Top Tips
- These vegan fajita recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner meal for the whole family that you can make in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
- The recipe is easily customizable and is perfect for meal prep. Make the fajita seasoning in advance and pre-cut the veggies.
- Serve these veggie fajitas with a side of quinoa, rice, cauliflower rice, vegan Mexican chopped salad, chips with salsa and guacamole.
Recipe Variations
- Use 2 tbsp of store-bough fajita seasoning if you are short in time.
- Instead of quick guacamole, you can use mashed or diced avocado, or store-bought guacamole.
- You can use any kind (and color) of bell pepper you have on hand.
- To make the recipe even quicker, broil the veggies for 10 minutes instead of roasting them.
- Use canned refried beans instead of canned black beans if you prefer. Alternatively, swap them for white, kidney or pinto beans.
- Choose your favorite toppings for these fajitas like vegan sour cream, salsa, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo or chipotle corn salsa.
