Want to try some vegan fajitas that are delicious? This simple but satisfying twist on a classic Mexican dish will make you fall in love. This recipe features colorful vegetables, seasoned protein from plant sources, and zesty flavors.
Fajitas is a Mexican dish that consists of a grilled meat, cut into strips and served with peppers and onions sauteed. Fillings are often wrapped up in flour tortillas to create a tasty and customizable meal. Vegan fajitas are made by replacing the meat with plant proteins. They're a delicious and cruelty-free alternative.
Vegan fajitas are a favorite among many. They're delicious in all forms. It's one of the easiest recipes to request in restaurants and is vegan-friendly. Let's start by preparing these delicious fajitas!
Table of Contents
- Why you must make these vegan Fajitas
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Easy Vegan Fajitas Recipe
- Serving Suggestions and Tips
- Vegetarian Fajitas FAQs
Why you must make these vegan Fajitas
Making your own Mexican-inspired tortillas at home is a satisfying experience. You can also adapt the recipe by using your favorite vegetables and flavors. Here are some more reasons to love this recipe.
- Simple to make: Stir fry, add sauce and wrap!
- Satisfying and Savory: Vegetables and plant-based proteins are a good combination to help you feel satisfied.
- Perfect for Leftovers: This recipe is perfect for using up vegetables that are on the verge of expiring, or for small amounts of food which are not enough to make a full meal.
- Real Ingredients: This recipe contains no preservatives, artificial flavors or other additives. This recipe is much healthier than packaged fajitas or restaurant options.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Ingredients can be changed to suit your taste, but you should keep the basic flavor. This recipe encourages substitutions!
- Soy curls: A great plant-based alternative to chicken. It absorbs any flavor and has a great texture. Check out our guide to Soy Curls for more recipes that use this versatile ingredient!
- Vegetable Broth By soaking the soy curls, you can rehydrate and rehydrate the curls for a better consistency. You can use bouillon, vegan broth pre-packaged or your homemade broth. You are not limited to just vegetable broth. You can also choose from beef, chicken or other flavors!
- Sliced Vegetables While thinly sliced bells peppers and onions have been the traditional shape of fajitas for years, you can also use large chunks or diced vegetables, or even Zoodles!
- Spices If buffalo sauce is too mild for you and you like spicy food, why not add habanero peppers or sriracha to it? You can add ginger, oregano, smoked paprika or sriracha to the sauce if you want to reduce the heat. Delish!
- Tortillas If you have a large appetite, choose burrito sized tortillas or smaller corn tortillas to fill your fajitas. Fill the tortillas right before you eat to avoid sogginess. Add a lettuce leaf to the tortilla first, then add the vegetables and vegan "chicken."
Easy Vegan Fajitas Recipe
Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make chicken tacos. Once the curly kale is soaked, it's easy to saute. You'll never want to eat anything else again once you start making fajitas at home!
Step 1. Preparing the Soy Curls Soak the Soy Curls in Vegetable Broth. In a medium-high skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. You can skip this step if you are using another plant-based protein.
Step 2. Saute Vegetables.Saute in oil the bell peppers, onion and garlic until they become tender-crispy and slightly caramelized. You can use a frozen veggie mix from your local grocery store. It might take them a bit longer to cook.
Step 3. Combine the Soy Curls with the Vegetables. Add soaked soy curls into the skillet along with the sauteed veggies. Mix everything with the spices. Add the buffalo sauce to the mixture and allow the flavors to meld together for a few moments.
Step 4 - Warm Tortillas. You can choose any tortilla you want! You can use gluten-free, corn, almond or cassava tortillas if you are sensitive to gluten.
Step 5: Assemble Fajitas. Step 5: Assemble the Fajitas.
Step 6: Add toppings and fold. Add toppings such as avocado, cilantro and cabbage to your fajitas. You can also use dairy-free sourcream or vegan cheese shredded. Fold the tortillas to create fajitas, and serve them immediately.
Tips and Suggestions for Serving
It can be a lot of fun to wrap up a batch fajitas. You can use almost anything from your fridge because the ingredients are so versatile. This recipe is perfect for leftovers or little bits of vegetables that you don't want to throw away. Here are some other ways to serve it or change things up.
- Other Protein Options: Jackfruit, chickpeas or cauliflower wings are all good options. You can also use tempeh, tofu or other plant-based alternatives to chicken.
- Savory sides: You cannot go wrong with savory Mexican refried beans or tomatillo salsa.
- Table Service to tempt you: Heat up a cast-iron pan in the oven while your filling cooks. Transfer the cooked fajitas to the cast-iron serving pan, and serve them while they are still hot. Use pot holders to protect your hands!
- Use a Variety of Vegetables. Peppers, onions and other vegetables are all traditional fajita vegetables. However, you can use whatever you prefer! Add some tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms or chopped onions! Use beets or brussels spouts, carrots, cauliflower, carrots, or cabbage instead!
- Remove the Tortillas: How about making a vegan Fajita Bowl instead for a fun and tasty twist? Add a large scoop of your favourite grain to a bowl. Then add a handful dark leafy greens and a generous amount of vegan soy curly fajitas. Top with your preferred toppings.
Do not miss the chance to prepare these delicious vegan fajitas. These fajitas are wholesome and delicious alternatives to the traditional Mexican meat recipes. These fajitas are a tasty addition to any plant-based meal rotation. They feature a variety of colorful vegetables and bold seasonings. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Fajitas FAQs
Vegetable fajitas can be frozen for up to three months. Soy curls, vegetable filling and a freezer-safe container can be frozen. Store the tortillas separately from the filling in a freezer-safe bag.
Ingredients for fajitas should be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container. They will last up to 3-4 days. Separate the tortillas instead of making a batch of fajitas wraps. This will prevent the fajitas getting soggy, and make reheating easier.
Yes! Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Make your own corn tortillas.
Heat refrigerated Fajita Filling in the Microwave or on a skillet to desired temperature. Then assemble. You can use the air fryer for both reheating at once. 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes, or until you like it. You can either thaw frozen veggies and tortillas in the refrigerator overnight or heat them slowly in a skillet on medium heat.
Good question! This recipe can be made with any other plant-based meat instead of soy curls. If you don't want to use a meat alternative, then choose any bean type or make extra vegetables for the filling. Make a batch of Instant Pot Beans in advance using your pressure cooker for an easier preparation!
Vegan "Chicken" Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 cups soy curls
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 Yellow onion Thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tablespoon chili powder or cayenne pepper optional if you love spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 - 10 flour tortillas taco size
- 1 large lime sliced into wedges
Add-Ons
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Shredded Purple Cabbage
- Vegan soured cream
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the soy curds with vegetable broth. Set aside.
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic and saute until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Drain Soy Curls. Turn heat up to medium high. Add the cayenne, cumin, pepper, and salt. Stir-fry the ingredients, but do not stir them. This will cause the soy curls and peppers to start to burn. Just enough to keep the mixture from sticking or burning. Remove from heat, and let cool.
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Add the buffalo sauce to the mixture and stir well.
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Then flip the tortillas, continue the process, and move on to the next one.
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Fill tacos with buffalo soy curl fajitas and top with lime wedges and whatever toppings you like!
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can you replace meat with a plant-based diet
Ingenious vegan substitutes can replace meat in a plant-based diet. Tofu, seitan (wheat flour), tempeh(fermented soybeans), mock duck made with mushrooms can be substituted for meats. Vegetarian burgers made out of black beans or quinoa also come close to the taste of beef burgers. Additionally, coconut bacon strips or eggplant bacon bits; tofu mayo; veggie hot dogs made with seasoned textured soy protein; and faux chicken strips from wheat gluten offer tasty alternatives that do not require animal products. You can alter recipes to use fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds and nuts as well as vegetables and grains. Alternative cooking methods like steaming, roasting, and grilling are also great ways to enjoy plant-based meals without sacrificing savoriness.
What is the disadvantage of plant-based meat?
Plant-based meat has the disadvantage of not having essential vitamins and minerals as animal proteins. Some essential amino acid, vitamin B12, as well as heme Iron, are less abundant in plant-based protein than animal proteins. Some plant-based products have more sodium than actual meat due to the need for preservation. Furthermore, purchasing quality vegan products from grocery stores or online outlets can be more expensive and time-consuming. Some vegan alternatives may also require more effort during meals when cooking times are taken into account, as well as potentially longer food preparation times.
Can I eat eggs on a plant-based diet?
Yes, eggs are not permitted on a plant based diet. This diet eliminates all animal products including eggs, meat, fish, poultry and fish. There are many vegan options for traditional egg-centric dishes that have the same flavor and texture as eggs, but they don't rely on animal products. Tofu scrambles and omelets are great breakfast options that have the same appearance and texture as eggs. They also provide plant-based protein. Chickpea flour and mashed banana can be used to replace eggs in baked goods. Aquafaba, which is the liquid in chickpea cans, can also be used as an alternative to eggs when making meringues and other desserts. Flaxseed meal or Chia seeds mixed with water can be used as an egg substitute to preserve non-vegan dishes without compromising their taste.
Statistics
- A study found that livestock provides just 18 percent of calories consumed globally but takes up 83 percent of farmland. (forksoverknives.com)
- In fact, according to research published in the going plant-based can cut grocery bills by $750 a year per person, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. (forksoverknives.com)
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How To
How to deal with social situations when you are on a plant based diet
The transition to a plantbased diet will require you to adapt to social situations. You can be sure to maintain your chosen diet while enjoying delicious meals. Before you dine out, confirm the options. Not all restaurants are vegan-friendly.
If you are able to order at the venue that is suitable for vegans please have a friendly conversation with your friends and family about the food you prefer. This will prevent awkward questions or confusions regarding your dietary restrictions. When creating vegan dishes, trust the chef's judgement. Chat with them if necessary to ensure they are fully understanding your needs.
Make sure you are stocked up on healthy snacks and beverages that don't contain animal products before attending events. Your non-vegan relatives will soon be able to adopt a vegan diet. It is important to recognize the small gestures they make regarding a plant-based diet.
It can be difficult to navigate social situations while following a vegan diet. It becomes second-nature over time. So start small and have faith!
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