When making fajitas do you cook the veggies first?

This recipe promises to be a one-pan dinner, but to ensure that the chicken's juices don't steam the vegetables — making them soggy — cook the vegetables first . Transfer them to a plate or cutting board, then cook the chicken in the same pan before bringing things together.

Should fajita veggies be crunchy?

Get my tips for perfectly seasoned and cooked vegetables. There are two secrets to perfect fajita vegetables: (1) Stop cooking while they still look a little crunchy , and (2) Season them well.

Should fajita veggies be soft?

Cook until the veggies are tender and slightly charred , stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon and scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. For firmer veggies, cook for ~7 minutes. For softer and more charred veggies, cook for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer). Season with more salt as desired.

What kind of onion is good for fajitas?

There's no one-size-fits-all answer to choosing the right onion for your fajitas. You can go for the traditional white or yellow onions , offering a more savory option, or experiment with sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla to add a subtle sweetness to your dish.

Why are my fajitas always tough?

If your beef fajitas are chewy, it is likely because you cut the steak in the wrong direction, or because you didn't give it time to properly marinade .

Why do restaurant fajitas sizzle?

“As the final step before serving, we use a savory, smoky sauce that enhances the flavor and aroma of our fajitas. The sizzle isn't just for show—it's for creating delicious, craveable fajitas .”

Are fajitas better on grill or skillet?

The quick answer is all will work. If the weather is beautiful and you would like to cook your steak on the grill, that's awesome. If the weather is hot or rainy, or you want to get dinner on the table in a hurry, your grill pan, cast-iron skillet, or regular skillet all will work just fine.

Why are my roasted veggies soft?

The Oven Temp Is Too Low A low-and-slow cooking technique is excellent for vegetables like carrots, beets or potatoes that you plan to puree into soup. But, they'll turn out soft and soggy instead of crispy and caramelized. The solution: Turn the oven temperature up to 400°F to 425°F.

What's the best way to tenderize fajitas?

Steak Fajita Marinade Citrus: orange juice and lime juice tenderize the steak by breaking down the tough connective tissue. ... Soy sauce: enzymatically breaks down the proteins to further tenderize while also adding a rich depth of grounding flavor. More items...

Do you cook the veggies or meat first?

When you're making a stovetop dish with meat and veggies, like one-skillet chicken cacciatore or spicy beef stir fry, it's tempting to want to throw everything in the pan together and let it cook all at once. But for optimal flavors and textures, make sure to sauté your veggies after your meat.

Do you cook chicken or vegetables first?

Chicken generally takes longer to cook than vegetables , so starting the stir-frying process by frying off your chicken first is the way to go. To prevent it from getting dry, remove it from the pan once it's brown before cooking the vegetables.

What order should you sauté vegetables?

Start with the hardest vegetables first , such as sweet potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower.

Oven-Roasted Vegetable Fajitas | Vegan Recipe

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Meatless vegetable fajitas with oven-roasted veggies such as peppers, onion, and cauliflower. This dish is flavorful, satisfying, healthy, plant-based, protein-rich, gluten-free, and easy to make. A great vegan dinner recipe that is perfect for families.

Hey, I hope you are as excited as I am about these delicious vegetarian fajitas with oven-roasted vegetables! As you know, I love Mexican food (well, rather Tex-Mex). Most of my Mexican inspired recipes are not “traditional” Mexican recipes though. Why? Because I always add my own twist which sometimes is not Mexican AT ALL, haha.

However, I want to share vegan recipes with you, which I enjoy most, and to me, it’s not important if they are “real”, “traditional” or whatever. They are yummy and that’s all that matters, right?

When my boyfriend came home with these beautiful peppers, I knew what I am going to make! Yummy veggie fajitas!

What are Fajitas?

I think it’s best if I quote Wikipedia here:

A fajita in Tex-Mex cuisine is any grilled meat that is served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla. The term originally referred to skirt steak, the cut of beef first used in the dish. Popular meats today also include chicken and other cuts of beef, as well as vegetables instead of meat.

Of course, I didn’t use grilled meat since I am an ethical vegan. Some years ago I rescued two dairy-cows which now live on a farm of my friend and last year I rescued my pet chicken “Erna”. I prefer vegan fajitas with oven-roasted vegetables!

Why Oven Roasted Vegetable Fajitas?

Roasting the vegetables brings out so much flavor. I just LOVE caramelized veggies.
It’s easier to roast the veggies in the oven because they don’t require babysitting!
Crispy edges! Do I have to say more?!

How To Make Vegetable Fajitas?

You are only a few steps away from enjoying flavorful sheet pan fajitas. These bad boys are seriously so easy to make. All you need is:

Vegetables (peppers, cauliflower, onion) or use veggies of choice
Fajita seasoning
Black beans or use kidney beans
Guacamole
Tortillas
A little oil
Vegan cheese sauce (totally optional and not “traditional” at all, haha)

All ingredients, measurements, and nutrition facts (calories, etc.) can be found in theprintable recipe card below.

Instructions:

STEP 1: Start by chopping the veggies and spread them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with some oil, toss with fajita seasoning and roast in the oven until nicely caramelized and tender.

STEP 2: It’s up to you if you prefer heating up the beans but I love to fry them for a few minutes in a skillet with a little balsamic vinegar, salt, and onion powder.

STEP 3: Make your own guacamole or use store-bought. I have a recipe for Oven Baked Potato Wedges with homemade Guacamole. Check it out if you want.

STEP 4: Finally, assemble your vegetable fajitas. Check the easy step-by-step photos below.

Healthy Veggies

These vegetarian fajitas contain onion, peppers, and cauliflower. Why cauliflower? Isn’t very Mexican right?! Nope, it’s not but I love roasted cauliflower. The flavor and texture are amazing. However, you can vary this fajita recipe as per your liking and add different vegetables. Maybe you will like the following ones:

Portobello mushrooms
Carrots
Zucchini

They are:

Vegan (dairy-free)
Gluten-Free (if you use gluten-free tortillas)
Healthy
Oven-roasted for the best flavor
Satisfying
Comforting
Easy to make with simple ingredients

What To Serve With Fajitas?

I recommend flavorful Spanish Rice And Beans. Another delicious vegan side dish would be this Avocado Salad with an oil-free dressing. If you love Refried Beans, then you should definitely check out my easy recipe that can be made in an Instant Pot!

My Other Vegan Tex-Mex Recipes

Homemade Gluten-Free Tortillas
Lentil Enchiladas
Breakfast Burritos
Taco Cups
Black Bean Quesadillas
Spinach Quesadillas with Eggplant

Should you make these delicious vegetable fajitas, please leave a comment below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! Do you want to see how easy it is to make veggie fajitas? Watch the video below. 🙂