Vegetarian Fajitas

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Vegetarian Fajitas are my go-to dinner recipe when I’m in a time crunch and need dinner on the table as quickly as possible. These fajitas are packed full of vegetables, beans, and  Green Mountain Gringo®​ Mild Salsa, and happen to be one of my favorite plant based dinners for a busy night.

I grew up basically a vegetarian from an early age. When I married my husband almost 13 years ago, I had to learn how to cook meat, and since then have enjoyed living a Flexitarian lifestyle. My husband has also learned to enjoy plant-based meals. It’s all about compromise right? With the weather getting warmer, I’m all about dining al fresco on the pool deck. I partnered with my friends at Green Mountain Gringo® to share with you my go-to Vegetarian Fajitas recipe. This recipe is perfect for year round, but specifically when the weather gets warmer and you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. I love Green Mountain Gringo® products because they have the health conscious in mind. They are committed to providing delicious products that have a clean label and taste great. 

Ingredients

• Green Mountain Gringo® Mild Salsa – I love this brand because they use high quality ingredients and have a clean label (check it out for yourself!). Check out the Green Mountain Gringo® Store Locator to see where you can purchase it. I like to add the salsa towards the end of the cooking process into my fajitas. It adds an additional layer of flavor to the fajitas.
• Bell Peppers – I like to use a mix of red, orange, and yellow bell peppers. I don’t prefer the taste of green bell peppers, but if you like them, then feel free to use them, too.
• Onions – I prefer to use red onions for fajitas since they tend to be a little sweeter.
• Mushrooms – For this plant-based recipe I have found that I prefer the meatiness of Portobello mushrooms best.
• Fajita Seasoning – I like to use my homemade fajita seasoning, but you can also use a store bought mix for this recipe.
• Spinach – Whenever I eat plant-based I want to ensure that I am getting the optimal amount of nutrients. I love to throw spinach in to just about everything. To be honest, you don’t really taste it in the fajitas since the main filling is bursting with flavor.
• Avocado – I like to add a few slices of avocado to my fajitas to bulk them up and add in good fats.
• Tortillas – You can use either flour or corn tortillas for this recipe.

How to make Vegetarian Fajitas

These fajitas cook very fast, so it’s important you prep all the vegetables first before you start to cook. First, you will slice the onions and bell peppers and set to the side.

Next, heat a large skillet on medium heat. Pour in the grapeseed oil, then place the sliced mushrooms and red onions in the skillet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning over the veggies and add ¼ cup of water. Saute for 1 minute.

Then add in the bell peppers. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes (with the lid on). Mix occasionally.

While the veggies are cooking, heat the re-fried black beans until they are hot. Chop spinach and slice the avocado.

Just before the veggies are done add in ¼ cup of Green Mountain Gringo® Mild Salsa to the skillet. Mix well then remove the fajita veggies off the heat.

Begin preparing the fajitas. Lay a flour tortilla out, spread 1 tablespoon of re-fried black beans on to a tortilla. Place a little bit of the chopped spinach followed by fajita veggies, avocado slices, and additional salsa. Then sprinkle on a little bit of cheese. Repeat until all the fajitas are used. Enjoy.

Vegetarian Fajitas with Beans FAQs

Tips & Tricks for Veggie Fajitas

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve found helpful when making veggie fajitas.

• Gluten Free – If you are looking to make this recipe gluten free you can use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. I have a delicious homemade corn tortilla recipe I love to use for these, too.
  • Ditch the tortilla altogether and make a fajita bowl with either cauliflower rice or Spanish rice.
• Dairy Free – Omit the cheese to keep the dairy out or substitute with your favorite dairy free cheese.
• Bell Peppers – For firmer bell peppers, cook for 5 minutes as directed. For softer bell peppers, cook for 8-10 minutes.
• Spice it up – If you like spicy feel free to slice and sauté a jalapeño with the bell peppers mixture or top freshly sliced jalapeños on the fajitas.
• Substitute the black beans – If you don’t have re-fried black beans you can use re-fried pinto beans, or whole black beans, pinto beans, or pink beans.
• Optional Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce – In a high powered blender or food processor blend ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 teaspoons lime juice for 1 minute or until smooth. Drizzle on top of fajitas.

Mexican Side Dish Recipes

Here are a few of my favorite plant based side dishes that compliment the Vegetarian Fajitas.

• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Black Bean Corn Tomato Salad
• Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Mango
• Slow Cooker Ranchero Beans

Love fajitas? Try these other fajita recipes.

• Grilled Chicken Fajitas
• Sheet Pan Citrus Chicken Fajitas
• Stove Top Chicken Fajitas
• Grilled Skirt Steak And Shrimp Fajitas

Make sure you check out the Green Mountain Gringo® Store Locator and Website for more inspiration and where to purchase.

If you make this veggie fajitas recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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