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Vegetarian Fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in under 20 minutes! Loaded with veggies and black beans and seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend. Great for a healthy dinner any night of the week!
These easy sheet pan vegetarian fajitas are customizable, can be made in 20 minutes and they are loaded with crazy good flavor. My family loves them and I love them too since I can easily whip them up on a busy weeknight.
This fajita recipe is made with lots of veggies like bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. They are flavored with an epic homemade fajita seasoning that really takes them to a whole new level. Mix in some simmered black beans and it is one incredible meal!
Why you will love this fajita recipe
- Quick and easy to make – it only takes 20 minutes
- Vegetarian and gluten free – so everyone can enjoy it!
- Packed with flavor – lots of great Mexican spices like chili powder, garlic and paprika
- Healthy dinner – this recipe is the perfect healthy dinner even your kids will love
Ingredients for vegetarian fajitas
- Bell peppers – I used a mix of red, green and yellow for color and flavor
- Portobello mushrooms – used pre-sliced or clean and slice your own
- Red onion – sliced
- Black beans – canned, low-sodium is best
- Fajita seasoning – used homemade or store-bought
- Vegetable stock – low-sodium us best so you can control the salt
- Avocado oil – you can also use coconut oil or even olive oil
How to make this vegetarian fajitas recipe
- Season the veggies – Add the mushrooms, peppers and onions to a large bowl. Drizzle them with avocado oil and season with the fajita seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Cook the veggies – Spread the seasoned fajita veggies onto a lined baking sheet and bake them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
- Season and simmer the black beans – while the veggies are cooking, simmer the black beans over medium heat with some vegetable stock and more fajita seasoning.
- Assemble and serve the fajitas – Remove the cooked veggies from the oven and serve with the black beans and your favorite vegetarian fajita fixings.
Topping ideas for vegetarian fajitas
Here are a few delicious topping ideas for these amazing sheet pan fajitas.
- Mashed avocado or guacamole
- Tomato salsa
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Ways to serve fajitas
We love to serve these vegetarian fajitas in a bowl with all the toppings like salsa and avocado with a sprinkle of lime juice. You can also serve them fajita-style with charred corn or flour tortillas topped with your favorite fajita toppings. My kids really like to add a side of tortillas chips as well for that full-on Mexican style meal.
Recipe tips and variations
- Clean the mushrooms easily by gently wiping them with a clean damp towel. Then slice them into strips that are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Slice the onions and peppers thin to make it easier to cook them faster.
- Add in other veggies like roasted cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, or tomatoes.
- Add some additional protein to these fajitas like some crispy tofu, chickpeas, or pinto beans
- Make ahead – You can slice the veggies ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before you use them.
More delicious vegetarian recipes
- Healthy Black Bean Burgers
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
- Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl
- Baked Eggplant Meatballs
- Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
Did you try this vegetarian fajitas recipe? If you did then please leave a comment and rating below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!
This recipe and post have been updated with better step by step and finished photos as well as an enhanced recipe card.
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Easy Vegetarian Fajitas (Sheet Pan Recipe)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Vegetarian fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in under 20 minutes! Loaded with veggies and black beans and seasoned with a homemade fajita spice blend. Great for a healthy dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
For the Fajita Veggies
- 2 large portobello mushroom caps (cleaned and sliced into strips)
- 3 large bell peppers (sliced into strips) – I used a mix of red, yellow and green for color
- 1 medium red onion (peeled and sliced thin) – about 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 tablespoon fajita seasoning
For the black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans – drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
For Serving
- Avocados sliced or mashed with lime and salt
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Limes
- Cojita cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
Season and cook the veggies
- Add the sliced mushrooms, peppers and onions to a large bowl. Drizzle the veggies with avocado oil and season with the fajita seasoning. Toss to coat everything in the oil and seasoning. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional for easy clean up).
- Spread the veggies onto the baking sheet in an even layer and bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. It may take less time if you sliced the veggies thin, so watch them so they don’t burn.
Cook the black beans
- Heat up a skillet to medium heat. Add the black beans to the pan along with the vegetable stock and fajita seasoning.
- Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes, then simmer on low heat for 1-2 additional minutes. Set aside.
Assemble the fajitas
- Remove the veggies from the oven and serve them along with the black beans and your faovirte fajita toppings.
- These are great served as a fajita bowl or with corn or flour tortillas. Top them with salsa, avocado, cheese, lime and cilantro.
Notes
- Clean the mushrooms easily by gently wiping them with a clean damp towel. Then slice them into strips that are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Slice the onions and peppers thin to make it easier to cook them faster.
- Add in other veggies like roasted cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, or tomatoes.
- Add some protein. You can add in some chickpeas, tofu or pinto beans.
- Mix up the toppings. Top these fajitas with salsa, guacamole, pico de Gallo, shredded carrots, shredded cheddar cheese, or even some adobo sauce for an extra spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinner Ideas
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
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