Mexican 20 min Easy

Veggie Fajitas

Sizzling strips of pepper and onion with warm tortillas.

Origin & Story

Fajitas hail from the Tex-Mex ranch country of the Rio Grande, where ingredients were cooked over a fire and wrapped in tortillas. This veggie version keeps the sizzle.

Main Spices & Their Role

Cumin

The earthy backbone of the seasoning.

Smoked paprika

Adds smokiness and colour.

Chilli powder

For adjustable heat.

Ingredients

2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 courgette, sliced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp oil
Tortillas
Lime

Method

01
Heat oil in a pan until very hot.
02
Add the peppers, onion and courgette.
03
Sear on high heat so they char slightly but stay crisp.
04
Sprinkle in the spices and salt and toss.
05
Serve sizzling with warm tortillas and lime.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.