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A hot skillet of colorful veggie fajitas with bell peppers and onions

Proven way to grow the perfect Veggie Fajitas

This recipe guides you through creating delicious and flavorful veggie fajitas, perfect for a satisfying meal. It is a proven method to achieve perfectly cooked vegetables and a harmonious blend of spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggies
  • 2 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
For the Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 8 small flour tortillas

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • large skillet or cast-iron pan

Method
 

Prep the Veggies
  1. Slice all bell peppers, the red onion, and zucchini into thin strips; quarter the mushrooms. Combine all sliced vegetables in a large bowl, including the corn.
Make the Marinade
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate
  1. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
Cook the Fajitas
  1. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated vegetables and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  2. While the vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions, either in a separate dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
Serve
  1. Serve the cooked fajita vegetables immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade. You can also add black beans or tofu for a more substantial meal. Adjust vegetables based on seasonal availability and personal preference.