Vegan Fajitas

These Vegan Fajitas are a colorful, flavorful dish packed with sautéed vegetables and spices, perfect for a quick lunch. They are served with warm tortillas and a zesty avocado sauce, making them both nutritious and satisfying.

Vegan Fajitas
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) - 2 cups, sliced
  • Red onion - 1 medium, sliced
  • Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Avocado - 1 medium
  • Lime - 1, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, make the avocado sauce by mashing the avocado in a bowl and mixing it with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. To serve, place a generous amount of the sautéed vegetables on each tortilla, add a dollop of the avocado sauce, and garnish with more cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the colorful vegetables.
  • High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags

AmericanVeganLunch