Pin it Sizzling, colorful fajitas packed with vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one skillet for a quick, budget-friendly meal bursting with Tex-Mex flavor.
I first made these veggie skillet fajitas when pressed for time and wanting a fresh, healthy dinner option. The sizzling skillet and aroma of spices transformed a handful of veggies into a crowd-pleaser that always makes dinner feel festive.
Ingredients
- Red bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Green bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Red onion: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced into half-moons
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
- Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Flour or corn tortillas: 8 small, warmed
- Avocado: 1, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro: ½ cup, chopped (optional)
- Salsa or pico de gallo: ½ cup
- Shredded cheese or vegan cheese: ½ cup (optional)
- Sour cream or plant-based alternative: ½ cup (optional)
- Lime: 1, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté vegetables:
- Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize.
- Add seasonings:
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Cook further:
- Continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes, until vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
- Taste and adjust:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm tortillas:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
- Fill tortillas:
- Spoon the cooked vegetables into tortillas. Top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Pin it These fajitas are a favorite for busy weeknights when my family wants something nutritious, fun, and delicious without fuss. Everyone loves assembling their own tortillas and adding toppings.
Required Tools
Large skillet, chefs knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains wheat if using flour tortillas and dairy if adding cheese or sour cream. Choose corn tortillas and plant-based toppings to keep this recipe gluten-free and vegan friendly.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (without optional toppings) provides about 210 calories, 7 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
Pin it Enjoy these vibrant veggie skillet fajitas straight from the pan, and let everyone customize their own tortilla for maximum fun and flavor.