My family loves Mexican food, and I make our favorite recipes almost every week including zesty salsa verde, savory black beans and rice, and these vegetable fajitas. I can never resist a plate of sizzling fajitas, it’s one of my favorite things to order in a restaurant. These vegetarian fajitas feature four types of peppers, sweet red onions and plenty of mushrooms for a meal that will not have you missing the meat.
How do you make vegetarian fajitas?
Start by slicing sweet bell peppers, poblano peppers, mushrooms and red onions. Cook the vegetables over high heat until they’re tender and the edges are charred. Sprinkle a homemade spice blend over the veggies, then cook for a few more minutes to let the flavors come together. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Tips for the perfect dish
It’s important to cook your vegetables in a very hot pan to get that characteristic char and smoky flavor. Leftover fajitas will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat them on the stove or in the microwave. Be sure to cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate. I like to cut up my vegetables early in the day then store them in the fridge until I’m ready for dinner. This makes it so easy to get a meal on the table in just minutes. If you like spicy food, you can add some minced jalapeno or crushed red pepper flakes to the dish. I like poblano peppers because they add a lot of flavor but are not spicy. They are also sometimes sold as pasilla peppers. If you can’t find them, you can use anaheim peppers or else green bell peppers. Instead of using the spices listed here, you can also just make a batch of my fajita seasoning recipe to have on hand in your pantry and use in this recipe and other Mexican style dishes. Red, yellow and orange bell peppers all taste the same, so feel free to use just one color if you prefer. I think it looks more appetizing with all the colors, but it doesn’t really change the taste of the dish.
What is traditionally served with fajitas?
Fajitas are typically served with tortillas. You can choose corn or flour tortillas, whatever you prefer. For fully loaded fajitas, you’ll also want to serve Mexican rice and beans, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. You can also serve other toppings such as pickled jalapenos, roasted corn or olives.
Vegetarian fajitas flavor variations
While this dish is fabulous as-is, you can change up the ingredients to make the flavors your own.
Protein: Add some extra protein to the mix by using slabs or cubes of extra firm tofu. Veggies: Feel free to stir in extra vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, zucchini, asparagus or Mushrooms: While I typically use button mushrooms, portobello or crimini mushrooms are also great choices.
Try these fajitas for dinner tonight, I promise you won’t miss the meat!
More Mexican Style Recipes to try
Mexican Coleslaw Pico de Gallo Mexican Corn Salad Chile Relleno Casserole White Queso Dip
Vegetarian Fajitas Video
