These tasty Vegan Fajitas are bursting with delicious smokey Mexican flavor. The mushrooms give a dense 'meaty' texture that's perfect alongside the peppers. It's an easy, satisfying vegan dinner that's ready in 15 minutes! Make them vegetarian fajitas with cheese or sour cream.
Vegan fajitas
Fajitas are always a hit at my house. All the toppings go into bowls, so the whole family can customise them how they like.
The mushrooms take on the fragrant spices and they have a dense 'meaty' texture that appeals anyone, whether they're vegan, vegetarian or meat-eater.
Seriously, these vegan fajitas will convince anyone that they don't need meat in this meal! Mushrooms are great like that - an awesome, unprocessed, natural meat substitute with a dense bite.
Vegetarian fajitas
You can, of course, make these into smokey vegetarian fajitas. Just add grated cheese, crumbled feta or a dollop of sour cream.
Of course, vegans can just add the dairy-free version of each of those!
But I quite like them on their own; the Mexican spices really shine.
Tips and Tricks
- Mushrooms are perfect for veggie fagitas as they have a nice dense texture, but feel free to swap for other veggies, like zucchini, summer squash etc...
- For extra protein, spread the fajitas with refried beans or add half a can of black beans to the veggies while cooking.
- Leave your mushrooms in a sunny windowsill for half an hour before cooking, so they can naturally create vitamin D - something we could all use a bit more of this time of year.
- Try making your own flour tortillas from scratch.
- Turn them into vegetarian fajitas by adding sour cream and cheese. You can, of course, also add vegan versions instead!
Veganuary
2020. Goodness me.
It always feels like the new year is a great big step into the future, but not since the millennium has the date looked so space-age.
Sadly, we’re yet to fly around on hoverboards in self-lacing trainers. But there’s still time.
For the past few years, one major marker of the new year is the start of Veganuary.
It’s great that so many people make a conscious decision in January to try eating plant-based for the month, whether they start as meat eaters or veggies.
Everyone knows the power of plants and I’m sure many readers will be taking up the Veganuary challenge this year. But with a family to feed, it can be laborious to make separate meals.
So here's a vegan fajita recipe that's satisfying, ready in under 20 minutes and is a definite family-pleaser.
Vegan Mexican recipes
Mexican food really lends itself to being veganized.
I suppose it's because the big, bold flavors shine when paired with grains, beans and vegetables.
Here are my favorite vegan Mexican recipes, and I hope you'll love them too!
Mexican Bean Soup
Mini Mexican Street Corn Elote (vegetarian recipe but easily veganized)
Mini Lentil Tacos (hey, I like mini food, what can I say)
Mexican Grilled Salad in a tortilla bowl
Matcha Horchata
20-minute vegan dinner recipes
You don't need to spend all day in the kitchen to eat plant-based. I love to put these vegan fajitas on my monthly meal plan, as well as these recipes too!
Spanish Beans
Jerk Tofu Skewers
Mushrooms on Toast
Lentil Soup
Green Pasta
Substitutions to make this vegetarian fajita recipe work for your diet.
This recipe is very versatile and can be tweaked to fit a number of different diets:
Gluten-free: Just use gluten-free flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
Dairy-free: This recipe is dairy-free.
Egg-free: No eggs were harmed in the making of this recipe.
Oil-free: Fry the veggies in water if you're oil-free.
Soy-free: This recipe is naturally soy-free (but check your tortillas and spices for added soy).
NOTE: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. If you have a food allergy or intolerance you should determine whether the ingredients in each recipe are suitable for you.
How to make vegan fajitas
These meat-free fajitas are sooo quick and easy. Follow these simple steps for perfect results!
Then, scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.
This recipe is so simple!
Just slice the onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. Cook them in a pan until soft (about 4 minutes), then add the spices.
Serve on a flour tortilla with guacamole, salsa and avocado or any other toppings that you love.
I like to serve all the topping separately so the whole family can make their perfect fajitas.
Get the easy 15-minute vegan fajitas recipe
Did you make this fagita recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you!
Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Follow me on Instagram * Twitter * Facebook * Pinterest * Youtube
Vegan Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups (250g) mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 red pepper deseeded and sliced
- 1 yellow pepper deseeded and sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder optional
To serve:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro coriander, roughly chopped
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium/high heat. Add the mushrooms, peppers and onions and cook for 3-5 minute or until soft and much of the juice from the mushrooms has evaporated, stirring often.
- Stir in the spices and cook for a further minute.
- Serve the tortillas rolled up with the mushroom mixture, avocado, coriander, salsa and guacamole.
Recipe Tips
- Nutrition is calculated including a tortilla wrap, but excluding additional toppings.
- Mushrooms are perfect for veggie fagitas as they have a nice dense texture, but feel free to swap for other veggies, like zucchini, summer squash etc...
- For extra protein, spread the fajitas with refried beans or add half a can of black beans to the veggies while cooking.
- Leave your mushrooms in a sunny windowsill for half an hour before cooking, so they can naturally create vitamin D - something we could all use a bit more of this time of year.
- Try making your own flour tortillas from scratch.
- Turn them into vegetarian fajitas by adding sour cream and cheese. You can, of course, also add vegan versions instead!
Danielle
This came out incredible!! And the tip about leaving your mushrooms in the windowsill is so awesome. What a helpful tip 🙂
Michelle
I love love LOVE that you use mushrooms for these instead of packaged fake meat. So delicious and fresh!
Demeter
You photos have me drooling! I guess I know what I'm making for dinner tonight. I know they'll be a huge hit.
Amy
I love fajitas so can't wait to try this vegan version!
Natalie
My husband proposed we eat move vegan meals this year. This recipe came just in right time. We love fajitas and I was looking to make it vegan. Lovely recipe. Sounds delicious. Will make this soon.