Veggie Skillet Fajitas (Printer View)

A vibrant medley of spiced vegetables cooked together for a quick, colorful Tex-Mex dish.

# 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 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 fresh cilantro, chopped (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

# Method steps:

01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
02 - Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and beginning to caramelize.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables and stir to coat thoroughly.
04 - Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet vibrant in color.
05 - Taste the vegetables and modify seasoning as needed to suit preference.
06 - Heat the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until softened and warm.
07 - Fill tortillas with cooked vegetables and top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as desired.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy one-pan dinner
  • Customizable with your favorite veggies
02 -
  • Swap in seasonal vegetables like squash or carrots for variety
  • Add drained black beans for extra protein
03 -
  • Slice vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate
  • Reheat leftovers quickly in a skillet for best taste and texture
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