Easy Vegetarian Fajitas Recipe - EASY GOOD IDEAS (2024)

These vegetarian fajitas are an easy dinner packed with good-for-you veggies! Peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and onions cooked together with black beans are perfect served with tortillas or as healthy lettuce wraps.

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Ready to make taco night vegetarian fajitas night? Believe me, when you try this easy veggie fajita recipe you won’t miss the traditional ones. It has all of the same delicious flavors from peppers and onions but substitutes meaty mushrooms and delicious black beans for the meat. It’s filling, healthy, and so easy to make.

Table of Contents
  1. You Won’t Miss the Meat in these Vegetarian Fajitas
  2. This is the Best Vegetarian Fajita Recipe
  3. Don’t Forget the Toppings!
  4. More Recipe Tips and Serving Suggestions
  5. Other Dinners You’ll Enjoy
  6. Vegetarian Fajitas Recipe Recipe

You Won’t Miss the Meat in these Vegetarian Fajitas

We love our chicken and beef around here, but I try to make a few vegetarian dinners a couple times a week and this vegetarian fajitas recipe with beans is always a favorite.

  • It’s simple to make in one skillet
  • It’s loaded with flavor
  • You can easily make some swaps to make it your own
  • It’s a great make-ahead dinner for busy nights
  • Plus, you can serve it several ways!

There are so many reasons to give it a try! This is definitely one of our favorite vegetarian recipes – you’re going to want to get it on your meal plan soon, I think!

Ingredients

  • Sliced bell peppers – choose your favorite color or do a mix
  • Diced or sliced yellow onion – or swap it for red onion if you like it better
  • Sliced mushrooms – anything goes here! Use your favorite kind.
  • Minced garlic
  • Vegetable oil
  • Fajita seasoning mix
  • Finely chopped jalapeno
  • Chopped zucchini
  • Canned black beans
  • Tortillas – corn of flour, it’s your choice!
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This is the Best Vegetarian Fajita Recipe

Cook the peppers, onions and jalapeno with the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook them for four to six minutes or until they start soften.

Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook the with the other veggies for four to six minutes. Be sure to stir often so everything cooks evenly.

Add the zucchini, black beans and fajita seasoning and stir to combine everything together. Cook it until the zucchini and beans are warmed through and then remove the skillet from the heat.

Warm up your tortillas. If you have a gas stove, you can place them (one at a time) directly on the flame to warm and char them lightly. It only takes about 25 seconds to warm them up this way.

If you don’t have a gas stove, wrap a few in a paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Or, you can warm them in the oven while you make the tortillas.

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Don’t Forget the Toppings!

We love all of the toppings for our fajitas – here are some ideas you might like to try:

  • Serve shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocados on the side
  • We love a dollop of guacamole and sour cream, too!
  • Pick your favorite salsa to spoon over the top or add your favorite hot sauce if you like some heat
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro is always nice, too!

More Recipe Tips and Serving Suggestions

Sometimes I switch things up and serve them up without tortillas. You can toss the fajitas with lettuce to make a fajita salad – add your favorite southwest-style dressing to finish it off.

If you want to keep things low-carb wrap the veggie filling in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.

Or, pile all of that veggie goodness over rice for vegetarian fajitas bowls.

You can easily make this dish ahead – it will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days. It’s great for meal prep when you want some easy lunches and dinners on hand.

These veggie fajitas are fresh, light and perfect for a meatless dinner – I know you’re going to love it!

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Other Dinners You’ll Enjoy

  • Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
  • Easy Chicken Fajitas
  • Chicken and Egg Noodles Skillet

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Vegetarian Fajitas Recipe

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These Vegetarian Fajitas are an easy dinner packed with good-for-you veggies! This recipe is filling, healthy and so easy to make.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Yield 4 servings

Serving Size 1 serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 Flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 Bell Peppers any color, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 packet of fajita seasoning mix
  • 1/2 jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add peppers, onions and jalapeno. Cook 4-6 minutes or until peppers and onions have started to soften. Stir often.

  • Add garlic and mushrooms and cook another 4-6 minutes stirring often.

  • Add in zucchini, black beans and fajita season and stir well. Let beans and zucchini heat up and then remove from stove top. Heat tortillas. On a gas stove heat for about 25 seconds on each side directly over the burner on medium heat. In the oven, wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and heat at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Then serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Mix in your favorite toppings. You can use avocado or guacamole, Hot sauce, salsa, sour cream, cilantro or anything you like. You can create your own flavor profile.
  • For a healthier meal exclude the tortilla and add in lettuce and other veggies.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 901mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2003IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword fajitas, healthy meal, taco night, vegetarian

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These Vegetarian Fajitas are an easy dinner packed with good-for-you veggies! Peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and onions cooked together with black beans are perfect served with tortillas or as healthy lettuce wraps.

Easy Vegetarian Fajitas Recipe - EASY GOOD IDEAS (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep fajita vegetables from getting soggy? ›

Use poblanos instead. Less water and can stand a long time in the pan without turning to mush. Edit to add: I use a dry pan and oil my veggies lightly, char them slightly, pull them out and then cook my meat before adding the veggies back in.

When cooking fajitas do you cook meat or veggies first? ›

This recipe promises to be a one-pan dinner, but to ensure that the chicken's juices don't steam the vegetables — making them soggy — cook the vegetables first. Transfer them to a plate or cutting board, then cook the chicken in the same pan before bringing things together.

How do you cut vegetables for fajitas? ›

Lay each half flat side down, and cut slices going the long way, not as a cross section. Peppers – Remove the top, bottom, seeds, and ribs. Cut in half if you didn't already, and cut vertical slices similar in size to the onions. Mushrooms – Cut vertical slices, I usually get about four slices per mini portobello.

What kind of onion is good for fajitas? ›

Step 1: Choose the Right Onion

Red onions are known for their milder flavor and vibrant color, while yellow onions offer a natural sweetness that can pair well with spicier peppers. White onions have a more pungent flavor that can add intensity to your fajitas.

How do you keep vegetables fresh and crisp? ›

Even if the bananas, potatoes, or onions you bought came in a perforated plastic bag, they'll last longer if you take them out and let them breathe. Most refrigerated produce stays fresh longer when sealed, whether in zip-top plastic bags, reusable silicone pouches, or containers with tight-fitting lids.

Are fajitas better on grill or skillet? ›

The quick answer is all will work. If the weather is beautiful and you would like to cook your steak on the grill, that's awesome. If the weather is hot or rainy, or you want to get dinner on the table in a hurry, your grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or regular skillet all will work just fine.

What is the best meat for fajitas? ›

Skirt steak is the traditional cut used for fajitas. It used to be inexpensive, but now it's not so cheap; oftentimes flank steak costs less. Either will be a good choice.

What is fajita marinade made of? ›

Place the water, oil, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl or glass measuring cup and whisk to combine. Place the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and protein in a gallon-sized zip top freezer bag. Pour the marinade in, seal, and massage to combine.

What can I replace peppers with in fajitas? ›

Although bell peppers is certainly the classic pepper to use for veggie fajitas, any color vegetables will do. Try Anaheim or poblano peppers. They are both spicier, yet mild peppers to try for a spin on these fajita vegetables. Zucchini, portobello mushrooms, or even sweet potatoes would also be great!

How do you cut tomatoes for fajitas? ›

Hold the tomato upright and carefully slice it vertically, from the top to the bottom, into halves. Then, take one half and slice it again vertically to create quarters. Repeat this step for each tomato you have.

How do you keep vegetables from sweating in the fridge? ›

Place paper towels in your drawers to absorb condensation. Humidity can cause fruits and vegetables to rot faster.

How do you keep vegetables from getting slimy? ›

Why Fresh Produce Gets Slimy, and How to Prevent It
  1. Why fruits and vegetables grow slimy. ...
  2. Make sure your produce is thoroughly dry. ...
  3. Store all produce in a dry spot. ...
  4. Eat ripe fruits and vegetables quickly. ...
  5. Compost whatever doesn't keep. ...
  6. Let your farmer or store know about slimy produce.
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Should fajita veggies be crunchy? ›

Get my tips for perfectly seasoned and cooked vegetables. There are two secrets to perfect fajita vegetables: (1) Stop cooking while they still look a little crunchy, and (2) Season them well.

How do you keep frozen vegetables from getting soggy? ›

Cooking with too much water leads to mushy vegetables. That's why we recommend sautéing, roasting, or steaming frozen vegetables instead of boiling them. Here's how: Sauté – Heat a wide pan over medium high heat, add frozen vegetables and a little oil or butter, stir and cook (uncovered) for five to seven minutes.

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