Vegan Fajitas
These vibrant and flavorful Vegan Fajitas are packed with colorful vegetables and spices, making a satisfying meal perfect for anyone, whether vegan or not. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings for a delicious and hearty dish.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- optional fresh cilantro, for garnish
- optional lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the black beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through.
- While the vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- To serve, spoon the vegetable and bean mixture onto the warmed tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize your fajitas by adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
For extra flavor, consider marinating the vegetables in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with guacamole or salsa for added taste and texture.