Veggie Skillet Fajitas (Printable Version)

Vibrant vegetables cooked in a skillet with bold Tex-Mex spices for a quick, flavorful dish.

# What You'll 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 chopped fresh cilantro (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 Make It:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and starting to caramelize.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables, stirring well to coat evenly.
04 - Continue cooking the vegetables for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until tender but still vibrant in color.
05 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as desired.
06 - Warm the tortillas using a dry pan or microwave until pliable and heated through.
07 - Spoon the cooked vegetables into the warm tortillas. Top with avocado slices, chopped cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as preferred.
08 - Serve immediately accompanied by lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budgetfriendly and fast for busy nights
  • Vibrant packed with flavor customizable for dietary preferences
02 -
  • These fajitas are naturally glutenfree if you use corn tortillas and easily made vegan or dairyfree by choosing plantbased toppings.
  • Feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand for endless variety.
03 -
  • Sautéing vegetables over high heat brings out delicious caramelized notes and keeps them colorful.
  • Prep all your toppings and tortillas before starting for a truly speedy dinner experience.
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