Veggie Skillet Fajitas

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This skillet dish brings together thinly sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and mushrooms cooked in olive oil until tender and slightly caramelized. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano, the vegetables develop a rich Tex-Mex profile. Served warm with tortillas and optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and lime wedges, it’s a quick and colorful meal perfect for any day.

Updated on Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:00 GMT
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Sizzling, colorful fajitas packed with vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one skillet for a quick, budget-friendly meal bursting with Tex-Mex flavor.

I first made these veggie skillet fajitas for a weeknight dinner, and everyone loved how vibrant and flavorful they were. They've quickly become my go-to in busy weeks because they come together fast and there's always room for swapping in extra veggies.

Ingredients

  • Red bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Yellow bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Green bell pepper: 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Red onion: 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced into half-moons
  • Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Chili powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
  • Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
  • Tortillas: 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • Avocado: 1, sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro: ½ cup, chopped (optional)
  • Salsa or pico de gallo: ½ cup
  • Shredded cheese or vegan cheese: ½ cup (optional)
  • Sour cream or plant-based alternative: ½ cup (optional)
  • Lime: 1, cut into wedges

Instructions

Cook the Vegetables:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add all sliced vegetables and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize.
Season:
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over vegetables. Stir to coat well.
Continue Cooking:
Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
Warm Tortillas:
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
Assemble Fajitas:
Spoon cooked vegetables into tortillas. Top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as desired.
Serve:
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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My family loves customizing fajitas at the table & everyone gets their favorite toppings. It's fun seeing the kids try new veggies and create their own vibrant wraps!

Required Tools

Large skillet, chefs knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon or spatula

Allergen Information

Contains wheat if using flour tortillas, and dairy if using cheese or sour cream. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute with corn tortillas and plant-based alternatives.

Nutritional Information

Each serving, without optional toppings: Calories 210, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Protein 5 g.

These flavor-packed veggie skillet fajitas feature tender vegetables and a smoky aroma for a quick dinner. Save
These flavor-packed veggie skillet fajitas feature tender vegetables and a smoky aroma for a quick dinner. | freshyforks.com

Serve these fajitas hot and let everyone assemble their own. They're perfect for busy weeknights and leftovers taste great wrapped in a tortilla the next day!

Veggie Skillet Fajitas

Sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms combine in a vibrant, flavorful skillet meal.

Prep time
10 minutes
Time to cook
15 minutes
Time required
25 minutes
Recipe by Freshyforks Lena Brooks


Skill level Easy

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Portions 4 Number of servings

Diet Details Meatless

What You'll Need

Vegetables

01 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
02 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
05 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
06 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Seasonings

01 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 2 teaspoons chili powder
03 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
07 ½ teaspoon salt
08 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

To Serve

01 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
02 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
03 ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
04 ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
05 ½ cup shredded cheese or vegan cheese (optional)
06 ½ cup sour cream or plant-based alternative (optional)
07 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 01

Heat oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 02

Sauté vegetables: Add all sliced vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize.

Step 03

Season vegetables: Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly.

Step 04

Continue cooking: Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain vibrant color.

Step 05

Adjust seasoning: Taste and modify seasoning if necessary.

Step 06

Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until warm.

Step 07

Assemble fajitas: Fill tortillas with cooked vegetables and top with avocado, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and sour cream as desired.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately accompanied by lime wedges.

Tools Needed

  • Large skillet
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Allergy info

Review ingredients for allergens. Reach out to medical experts if you're not sure.
  • Contains wheat if using flour tortillas
  • Contains dairy with cheese or sour cream
  • Use corn tortillas to ensure gluten-free
  • Omit dairy or replace with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free or vegan option

Nutritional breakdown (each serving)

This nutritional data guides only—don't treat as medical advice.
  • Energy (Calories): 210
  • Lipids: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 33 grams
  • Proteins: 5 grams