Veggie Skillet Fajitas (Printable)

Colorful vegetables sautéed with Tex-Mex spices in one skillet for a fast, tasty dinner.

# Components:

→ 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 mushrooms, sliced

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
18 - 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
19 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese or vegan cheese (optional)
20 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plant-based alternative (optional)
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Method:

01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
02 - Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables, stirring well to coat evenly.
04 - Continue to cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain their vibrant color.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
06 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
07 - Fill tortillas with the cooked vegetables and top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as preferred.
08 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy one-skillet dinner
  • Customizable for many diets: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
02 -
  • Swap in seasonal vegetables such as squash or carrots for variety
  • For extra protein, add black beans or pinto beans
03 -
  • Slice vegetables evenly for better cooking
  • Toast tortillas lightly in a skillet for extra flavor
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