Name: Vegetarian Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups sliced bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or a combination); 3/4 cup poblano pepper (sliced); 8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced); 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; lime wedges for serving (optional); corn or flour tortillas; fajita fixings of your choice such as rice, beans, sour cream, salsa and guacamole

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These vegetarian fajitas are an assortment of peppers, onions and mushrooms, all cooked together with the perfect blend of spices. A quick and easy meatless meal option that’s packed with flavor!

My family loves Mexican food, and I make our favorite recipes almost every week including zesty salsa verde, savory black beans and rice, and these vegetable fajitas.

A platter of vegetarian fajitas served with rice and beans.

I can never resist a plate of sizzling fajitas, it’s one of my favorite things to order in a restaurant. These vegetarian fajitas feature four types of peppers, sweet red onions and plenty of mushrooms for a meal that will not have you missing the meat.

How do you make vegetarian fajitas?

Start by slicing sweet bell peppers, poblano peppers, mushrooms and red onions. Cook the vegetables over high heat until they’re tender and the edges are charred. Sprinkle a homemade spice blend over the veggies, then cook for a few more minutes to let the flavors come together. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Tips for the perfect dish

It’s important to cook your vegetables in a very hot pan to get that characteristic char and smoky flavor.
Leftover fajitas will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat them on the stove or in the microwave.
Be sure to cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
I like to cut up my vegetables early in the day then store them in the fridge until I’m ready for dinner. This makes it so easy to get a meal on the table in just minutes.
If you like spicy food, you can add some minced jalapeno or crushed red pepper flakes to the dish.
I like poblano peppers because they add a lot of flavor but are not spicy. They are also sometimes sold as pasilla peppers. If you can’t find them, you can use anaheim peppers or else green bell peppers.
Red, yellow and orange bell peppers all taste the same, so feel free to use just one color if you prefer. I think it looks more appetizing with all the colors, but it doesn’t really change the taste of the dish.

What is traditionally served with fajitas?

Fajitas are typically served with tortillas. You can choose corn or flour tortillas, whatever you prefer. For fully loaded fajitas, you’ll also want to serve Mexican rice and beans, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. You can also serve other toppings such as pickled jalapenos, roasted corn or olives.