Veggie Skillet Fajitas (Printable)

Vibrant vegetables sautéed with Tex-Mex spices in one skillet, perfect for a quick, flavorful plant-based meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
06 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
17 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
18 - ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
19 - ½ cup shredded cheese or vegan cheese (optional)
20 - ½ cup sour cream or plant-based alternative (optional)
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How-To:

01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
02 - Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain vibrant color.
05 - Taste and season with additional salt or pepper as desired.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
07 - Fill tortillas with the cooked vegetables and garnish with avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as preferred.
08 - Serve immediately accompanied by lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes for busy weeknights
  • Customizable with your favorite veggies and toppings
02 -
  • Make these vegan and gluten-free by choosing corn tortillas and plant-based toppings
  • Check ingredient labels if you have allergies to wheat or dairy
03 -
  • For extra flavor, let your veggies caramelize a little longer without stirring
  • Prep toppings ahead for easy assembly
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