Best 5 Vegetable Fajitas Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and vibrant dish that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than vegetable fajitas! This sizzling Mexican-inspired dish combines an array of colorful vegetables, tender proteins, and aromatic spices. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-based version, the possibilities are endless. With its ease of preparation and customizable ingredients, the versatility of vegetable fajitas makes it a perfect meal for any occasion. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the vibrant world of vegetable fajitas and uncover the secrets to creating the most delicious and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COLORFUL VEGETABLE FAJITAS



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These tortillas are a favorite weekday meal of mine. You may add jalapeno peppers or super hot salsa in this recipe if you like your food fiery hot.

Provided by Candice

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 yellow squash, halved and sliced into strips
½ cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil, and place in oven. Turn heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
  • In a 10 inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic; stir to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir squash into vegetables. Stir in salsa, cumin, and salt. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon vegetable mixture evenly down the centers of warm tortillas, and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Roll up tortillas, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1111.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE FAJITAS



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Make and share this Roasted Vegetable Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 lb) eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch dice (aubergine)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and cut into thin slices
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin strips
1 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 whole wheat tortillas
4 cups warm cooked brown rice
salsa
cilantro
sour cream
avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450. Coat a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with the oil to coat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, onion, vinegar, and garlic, tossing to mix well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Roast, uncovered, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • Heat a dry large frying pan(not one with a non-stick surface) over medium heat. One at a time, heat the tortillas in the hot pan on each side until softened, about 20 seconds per side.
  • To serve: divide the tortillas among individual plates. Spread an equal amount of the vegetable mixture and rice on each tortilla. Top with 1/2 tablespoon of the salsa. Fold in both sides of each trotilla up over the filling, then roll to close.

MARINADE FOR VEGETABLE FAJITAS



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Make and share this Marinade for Vegetable Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Mexican

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can low-salt vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Mix altogether and marinate vegetables for 4 hours minimum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 333.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.2

VEGETABLE FAJITAS



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The longer the veggies marinade, the better. You can make up the veggies the night before and put them in the marinade - just refrigerate the veggies and take out them out about 1/2 hour before you want to cook them to bring them to room temp. If you like asparagus, you can even add it to the mix. Just cut into 3" pieces. I can...

Provided by Kathy W

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4" strips
1 green bell pepper, cut in 1/4" strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut in1/4" strips
1 large onion, cut in 1/2" slivers
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 medium zucchini, cut in half, then cut halves into long strips about 1/2" wide
1/3 c vegetable oil
flour tortillas
MARINADE
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 pkg dry fajita spice mix
1/3 c or so water
CONDIMENTS YOU MIGHT LIKE ON YOUR FAJITA
diced tomatoes
shredded lettuce
salsa, your favorite
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • 1. Combine fajita mix, water, garlic and lime juice in a measuring cup.
  • 2. In a large "zip Lock" bag, combine peppers, onion and carrots. Place the zucchini in another bag. (you add the zucchini later during the cooking time. This keeps it from getting overcooked)
  • 3. Pour all but 2 T or so of the marinade over the peppers, onion and carrots. Pour the rest over the zucchini. Zip and mix to coat the veggies.
  • 4. Let veggies sit for 30 - 60 minutes. Occasionally turning the bags over. (The longer they marinade, the better. You can make it the night before - just refrigerate the veggies and take out about 1/2 hour before you want to cook them.
  • 5. If you want the tortillas warm, wrap in aluminium foil and place in a preheated 225 degree oven while you cook the veggies.
  • 6. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the peppers, carrots and onion and the liquid. Saute until al dente. About 5-7 minutes. Add zucchini and saute for about 2 minutes
  • 7. Place veggies in tortillas, add shredded lettuce and tomatoes. You can also add sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa. Wrap and eat.

VEGETABLE EGG FAJITAS



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Wrap up breakfast, lunch or dinner with peppy veggie-egg fajitas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and milk with fork; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, onion and seasoning mix in margarine about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables from skillet; keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium; pour egg mixture into skillet. As mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so that thin, uncooked portions can flow to bottom. Avoid constant stirring. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are firm but still moist.
  • Spoon one-fourth of the egg mixture onto center of each tortilla; top with vegetables. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over mixture, overlapping. Top each fajita with 2 tablespoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 320 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your fajitas more flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
  • Cut the vegetables into thin strips, as this will help them cook evenly. You can also use a food processor to make quick work of this task.
  • Season the vegetables well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good starting point. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or paprika, to taste.
  • Use a hot skillet or grill to cook the vegetables. This will help them get a nice char and flavor. Be sure to stir them frequently so that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately, topped with your favorite toppings. Some good options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Vegetable fajitas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in just minutes. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a little planning, you can easily make them ahead of time, so they're even easier to prepare. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give vegetable fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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