Easy Vegan Fajitas
These super easy vegan fajitas is one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners. It barely takes 20 minutes to make and it's always a crowdpleaser. They are loaded with spicy bell peppers, sweet corn and meaty jackfruit - all the textures you could possibly want and packed with so many delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion Chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 cup Sweet Corn
- 2 cups Jackfruit or Mushrooms of your choice, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 tbsp Barbeque Sauce
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tbsp Harissa or spicy salsa
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 8 Wheat Tortillas or gluten-free tortillas
Coconut Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup Coconut Yogurt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup
- Juice from ½ Lime
- 1 tsp Lime Zest
- 1 Avocado
- ⅓ tsp Salt
Instructions
Coconut Lime Dressing
- Mix together the unsweetened coconut yogurt with the spices, lime zest and lime juice in a blender. Next, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scrape the avocado meat into the blender and blend until everything is smooth and combined. Pour any leftover dressing into a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.
Fajita Mix
- Clean the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Slice the bell peppers into wedges and cook them on a hot pan in olive oil. Chop the onion and add them to the pan. Stir together and let the bell peppers and red onion cook for a few minutes.
- Next, add the jackfruit (or mushrooms), corn, minced garlic, spices, harissa and barbeque sauce and mix everything together. Let it cook at medium heat for 5 minutes, until the jackfruit is soft and tender.
- Pour half of the chopped cilantro into the pan and mix together.
- Heat the wheat tortillas as instructed on the package and serve with the fajita veggies topped with coconut lime dressing and garnished with a little extra fresh cilantro. Enjoy.
Notes
How to cut onions for fajitas
- Start by slicing off the top and bottom of the onion, then cut it in half from top to bottom.
- Remove the papery skin and slice off the root end.
- Lay each half of the onion flat on the cutting board, and slice them into thin, half-moon shapes.
- If you want to make the onions into long strips, you can then cut the half-moon shapes lengthwise.
- Warm up your tortillas: Place them in a warm, dry skillet for a minute on each side until they are soft and pliable. You can also warm them in the oven or microwave.
- Prepare your veggies: Slice an assortment of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and any other veggies you like. You can also add some sliced tofu, jackfruit, or seitan for a meaty texture.
- Cook your veggies: Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add your veggies and cook until they are browned and tender.
- Season your veggies: Add your desired seasonings. For example, you can add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Spoon the veggie mixture onto your warm tortillas and add your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro, or vegan sour cream. Roll the tortillas up and enjoy your delicious vegan fajitas!