Cook Mexican vegan fajitas at home with this recipe
Fajitas, a dish with roots in Mexican cuisine, traditionally showcased grilled meat. With foodies embracing a vegan approach, even plant-based fajitas retain the original dish's signature zest while being completely organic. Globally celebrated for their adaptability and colorful presentation, fajitas are a festive favorite. It's time to ready your kitchen for a fiesta with these eggless and vegetarian fajitas that promise to delight your palate.
Gather the following ingredients
For Mexican vegan fajitas, assemble one large sliced onion, two sliced bell peppers, three minced garlic cloves, two cups of mushroom slices, and one sliced zucchini. Include one tablespoon olive oil, one teaspoon each of cumin and paprika, half a teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Gather four to six small flour tortillas and fresh cilantro for garnishing.
Prepare the vegetables
Begin by washing all vegetables thoroughly. Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips, and finely mince the garlic cloves. Cut the mushrooms and zucchini into slices that are not too thin, to avoid them turning mushy when cooked. After slicing, set all the prepared vegetables aside on a clean chopping board or plate, ready for cooking.
Season and cook
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant, then add onions and bell peppers, cooking until slightly crisp yet tender. Stir in mushrooms and zucchini, seasoning with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for five to seven minutes more, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Warm the tortillas
Concurrently with the vegetables cooking, warm up the flour tortillas. Place them in a pan over low heat, toasting each side for roughly 30 seconds until they're soft and bendable. After warming, preserve their heat by wrapping them in a clean cloth or by placing them into a tortilla warmer. You are now ready to serve.
Assemble and serve
To assemble the fajitas, lay out a warm tortilla on a plate. Spoon a generous amount of the vegetable mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for an added burst of flavor. Fold or roll up the tortillas around the filling. Serve immediately while hot for an authentic Mexican vegan fajita experience at home.
