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    Vegetable Fajita Tacos

    Published: Jul 20, 2022 by Toni

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    These vegetable fajita tacos (aka vegan vegetable fajitas) are quick and simple to prepare and loaded with color and flavor, for a truly satisfying plant-based meal in under 30 minutes!

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    Flavorful Black Bean Vegetable Fajitas (Fajita Tacos)

    With a combination of Mexican spiced bell peppers, onion, and black beans, these mouth-watering vegetable fajita tacos are so packed with color, flavor (caramelized, smoky, spicy, and savory), and pure belly satisfaction to impress the entire family (yes, even the meat eaters!).

    These vegan fajitas are so simple to make, too. Just slice the veggies, saute or grill them with the seasoning, and assemble them alone or keep reading for all my favorite topping options (perfect for allowing everyone to customize their final veggie tacos). Either way, get these veggie fajitas from the kitchen to table in under 30 minutes, with just a handful of ingredients.

    Fajitas Vs. Tacos: What's the difference?

    You may notice that I use the two terms interchangeably in this post, although they're technically different. Why?

    Well, fajitas (translated means 'little belts/skirts') usually refers to the filling. I.e., grilled or sauteed vegetables (usually bell peppers and onion), used to put in the tortillas.

    Whereas tacos refer to any food wrapped in a tortilla. For that reason, this recipe can be referred to as both veagn fajita tacos or vegetable fajitas and can be enjoyed alone or loaded up with extra toppings.

    The Ingredients

    ingredients for Vegan Fajita Tacos against a white surface

    The Fajita Veggies:

    • Bell peppers: I used a combination of red and green, but any color works.
    • Onion: I used red onion, but yellow or white onion are also fine.
    • Garlic: Garlic paste or powder will work in a pinch, adjusting the amount to taste.
    • Black beans: You can use canned black beans (low sodium if preferred) or cook them yourself. Pinto beans are another option, or even vegan refried beans.
    • Vegetable oil: Or any neutral cooking oil like avocado oil, etc.
    • Taco seasoning: Use mild, medium, or hot taco or fajita seasoning according to your desired heat levels. Alternatively, make your own with a combination of spices, including smoked paprika, cumin, garlic and onion powder, chili powder (or cayenne pepper), and salt.

    Other Ingredients:

    • Corn tortillas: Use store-bought or homemade soft corn tortillas. Flour tortillas or hard taco shells would also work.
    • Lime: (optional)
    • Fresh cilantro: (optional) Sliced green onion or parsley would also work.

    What Else Could I Add To The Veggie Fajita Tacos?

    This includes ways to adapt the veggie fajita recipe as well as extra toppings:

    Optional Add-ins

    • Mushrooms: For a more tender texture and flavor, you could add thinly sliced mushrooms to the vegan fajitas. I recommend using large portobello mushrooms.
    • Other vegetables: These veggie tacos will work with several other types of veggies alongside the fajita peppers and onions, including:
      • Zucchini
      • Cauliflower
      • Broccoli
      • Eggplant
      • Grilled corn
      • Carrot
    • Protein: If you want to emulate beef or chicken fajitas, add some shredded tofu, walnut chickpea taco meat, or a meat alternative that will cook in a similar time to the fajita veggies.
    • Hot sauce: Added to taste.
    • Liquid smoke: To increase the smokiness of the sauteed peppers and onion for fajitas, add a few drops of liquid smoke.
    • For low-carb vegan fajitas: Swap the tortillas for sturdy lettuce leaves.

    Toppings For Vegan Fajitas

    These vegan fajitas pair well with several classic taco toppings, including:

    • Pico de Gallo: Or another fresh tomato-based salsa or even diced tomatoes
    • Avocado: Either sliced or creamy guacamole
    • Vegan sour cream: Or another creamy sauce
    • Vegan cheese: Use a sharp shredded cheese or vegan feta alternative in this veggie fajita recipe.

    How to Make Vegetable Fajita Tacos?

    This fajita vegetable tacos recipe requires just four simple steps to prepare and under 30 minutes!

    • 1) First, rinse, dry, and thinly slice the peppers and red onion. Also, mince the garlic.
    • 2) Then, heat a large skillet over medium-high with the oil. Once hot, add the chopped veggies and taco seasoning, and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring often.
    sliced vegetables for Vegan Fajita Tacos being poured into a pan
    process of seasonings being poured into pan of veggies

    You can also do this step using the skillet or a grill pan on your grill.

    • 3) Stir in the black beans and cook for another minute or two until they're warmed through.
    process of beans being poured into pan of veggies
    process of stirring ingredients for Vegan Fajita Tacos in pan
    • 4) Meanwhile, toast the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
    completed Vegan Fajita Tacos with veggies and tortilla on a skillet

    How To Warm Tortillas

    Oven method: Wrap a stack of tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven at 350F/180C for 10-15 minutes.

    Stovetop: If you have a gas stove, you can use tongs to place the tortillas directly over the flame (15-20 seconds per side) for a slightly charred, smoky flavor. Alternatively, heat them in a large skillet.

    • 5) Assemble the vegetable fajita tacos by scooping the fajita filling in first and topping it with any optional garnishes. I used a squeeze of lime juice and some minced cilantro. Enjoy!

    Serve these veggie fajitas in the traditional way by bringing the hot skillet directly to the table (on a heat-proof surface).

    You can enjoy these onion and bell pepper tacos alone or make more of a meal by pairing them with rice (like this Instant Pot Mexican rice), an easy green salad, or even fries.

    FAQs

    Can I make vegetable fajitas in the oven?

    Absolutely. To make sheet pan veggie fajitas, spread the oiled and seasoned sliced vegetables across a large parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them in the oven at 400F/200C for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

    In the last five minutes, heat the black beans in a pan with a little of the seasoning and garlic.

    How to use the leftover fajita vegetables?

    They will work within burritos and burrito bowls or as a simple side dish for Tex-Mex meals.

    Top Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Slice everything evenly: That way, the veggies will cook evenly.
    • Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one: This will help you achieve the char on the peppers and onions for more authentic vegan fajitas.
    • The cooking time will vary: Depending on how tender you'd like the fajita vegetables to be.
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    Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions

    Make ahead: You can prepare the fajita vegetable mixture 3-4 days in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

    Store: Once assembled, enjoy the black bean veggie tacos quickly to avoid them becoming soggy. Any leftover filling will store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.  

    Note that the veggies release liquid as they sit. I recommend serving them with a slotted spoon the next time you use them, to avoid soggy tortillas.

    Reheat: Use the stovetop (or microwave) to reheat the fajita vegetables, stirring often.

    Related Recipes

    • Vegan jackfruit tostadas
    • Vegan Instant Pot Mexican rice
    • Butternut squash bean burritos
    • Air fryer black bean nachos
    • Easy vegan jalapeno poppers

    If you try this easy vegetable fajita tacos recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. I'd also really appreciate a recipe card rating!

    Photos by Alfonso Revilla

    several completed Vegan Fajita Tacos against a white surface
    completed Vegan Fajita Tacos against a white surface

    Vegetable Fajita Tacos

    These vegetable fajita tacos (aka vegan vegetable fajitas) are quick and simple to prepare and loaded with color and flavor, for a truly satisfying plant-based meal in under 30 minutes!
    5 from 53 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Spanish
    Servings 6 to 8 tacos
    Calories 339 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • large pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
    • 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
    • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning (depending on your spice preference)
    • 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans drained and rinsed
    • 6 to 8 corn tortillas
    • Lime juice for serving (optional)
    • Minced cilantro for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
    • Add the bell peppers, garlic, onion, and taco seasoning and saute for 10 minutes or until bell peppers become tender, mixing regularly.
    • Stir in the black beans and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until beans are warmed through.
    • Toast the corn tortillas on a skillet or warm them in a microwave.
    • Fill each tortilla with the vegan fajita filling and top with optional garnishes.

    Notes

    • Slice everything evenly: That way, the veggies will cook evenly.
    • Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one: This will help you achieve the char on the peppers and onions for more authentic vegan fajitas.
    • The cooking time will vary: Depending on how tender you'd like the fajita vegetables to be.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gSodium: 67mgPotassium: 1184mgFiber: 14gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword bell peppers, dinner recipes, fajitas, family friendly, healthy tacos, kid friendly, onion, quick recipes, taco tuesday, tacos, tortillas, under 30 minutes, vegan, vegan fajitas, vegetarian
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    Disclaimer: Although foodsharingvegan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Foodsharingvegan.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

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    1. Andrea says

      July 20, 2022 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love these veggie fajita tacos! So good!

      Reply
    2. Jean says

      July 21, 2022 at 3:55 am

      5 stars
      delicious, so colorful and easy to make fajita tacos

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:43 am

        Gotta love these veggie fajita tacos!

        Reply
    3. Jan says

      July 21, 2022 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      these fajita tacos turned out super delish!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:43 am

        Right?! So delicious!

        Reply
    4. Alexandra says

      July 21, 2022 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      Such a perfect and delicious dinner. Colourful and so tasty - we loved it!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:43 am

        Agreed! They turned out so good!

        Reply
    5. Jerika says

      July 21, 2022 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      These vegetable fajita tacos looks so delicious! Yum!:) What I love about this is it's loaded with color and flavor plus it's quick and simple to prepare. Thanks!:)

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:44 am

        They say we eat with our eyes 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio says

      July 21, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      These vegetable fajitas were so delicious! I loved how easy everything came together for a quick summer dinner!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:44 am

        Gotta love the quick and delicious ones!

        Reply
    7. Jasmine says

      July 21, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you! I love adding more Mexican recipes to my arsenal 🙂

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:44 am

        This is a great one!

        Reply
    8. Nancy says

      July 21, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing flavours in the fijita recipe

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:44 am

        The simple ones are always the most flavorful!

        Reply
    9. Agnieszka says

      July 22, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Great veggie tacos! Will definitely be making them again!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 24, 2022 at 4:45 am

        They're in our rotation also! So good!

        Reply
    10. Michelle says

      July 24, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      One of the simplest staples for healthy veg dinner!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        July 31, 2022 at 12:08 am

        Agreed! So easy for a quick weeknight dinner!

        Reply
    11. Teodora says

      July 31, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect summer recipe! Simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:49 am

        Gotta love the simple ones! So good!

        Reply
    12. Janaye says

      August 01, 2022 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Love these! Looks great

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:51 am

        These tacos are something special, alright!

        Reply
    13. Gina H. says

      August 02, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Every time I go to a Mexican restaurant, I choose the veggie fajitas. This recipe tops every restaurant dish I've tried. Super good!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:53 am

        Love to hear it! Veggie fajitas are the best!

        Reply
    14. Brenda says

      August 23, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, filling, easy and kid approved

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 25, 2022 at 3:17 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    15. Jess says

      April 29, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Flavorful and great for leftovers too

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2023 at 3:46 am

        Right?! So yummy and even better day two!

        Reply
    16. Judith says

      April 29, 2023 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      Full of flavour and texture and I love they are so quick to make.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2023 at 3:46 am

        Agreed! These tacos are the best!

        Reply
    17. KEVIN FOODIE says

      April 29, 2023 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Your pictures are very appealing and enticing. Love that this is a protein-packed Meatless Monday taco. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2023 at 3:47 am

        Alfonso is a great food photographer! Hope you enjoy these tacos 🙂

        Reply
    18. Matt says

      April 30, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      This was the perfect dish for my family last night. Everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2023 at 3:48 am

        So glad it was a hit! These tacos are such an awesome family meal!

        Reply

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