12 Ways to Make Vegetarian Fajitas
Twelve amazing vegetarian fajita recipes! Think fajitas need meat? Think again! These fajita recipes prove that you can take sizzling fajitas to the meatless side without feeling like you’re missing out.
Fajitas are one of those perfect dinners. Most people seem to like them and they are easy enough to make. Rarely do the recipes require much precision, and there is infinite flexibility around the toppings.
Your family or friends can self-assemble their wraps, so everyone gets the filling-topping ratio they desire and can dodge the vegetables they don’t like. If you have little kids who won’t touch the filling, you can just make them cheese quesadillas and call it a day, it’s not a big deviation for you.
See? Perfect dinner! But not one that tends to be associated with being vegetarian or vegan friendly. Even though in reality, we are blessed with soooo many meatless options if you can think outside the box a little.
And luckily, you don’t have to do the thinking! Because I have taken a little look around the internet on behalf of us all… and found, as a starting point, twelve different ways to make vegetarian fajitas. These twelve different approaches use alternative protein sources, or just the right mix of vegetables, to kick the meat to the kerb and not look back.
12 Vegetarian Fajita Recipes
Using Cheese as the Protein
An easy win is to use a non-melting cheese as your main fajita protein! Cheese is the best way I know to replace meat while keeping everyone happy, so these fajitas will be a sure win.
Roasted Halloumi Fajitas
A fast favorite amongst those who try them, halloumi is simply perfect for fajitas. These are made on a baking tray (my own favorite method) and could not be easier.
Vegetarian Paneer Fajita Traybake
Paneer cheese is another outstanding option for fajitas! More milky and less salty than halloumi, you will have to see which one you like best! In a similar approach it roasts beautifully on a baking tray in Sanjana's recipe.
Using Soy as a Protein
The perfect vegan option, soy based foods are a tried and tested way to recreate your favorite meals without the need for meat or dairy.
Vegan Chicken Fajitas
If you want something that more closely mimics an old meaty favorite, soy curls take on chicken in Larisha's flavorful vegan recipe which can be made on the grill or in a pan.
Veggie Tofu Fajitas
Deliciously marinated strips of tofu stand in for chicken or beef in this delicious vegan fajita recipe.
Beans as the Protein
So this isn't the most authentic take on fajitas, because beans don't have that same ability to be cut into strips and charred, however adding beans to fajita vegetables is a really tasty and healthy approach anyway!
Roasted Chickpea Fajitas
The combination of crispy roasted chickpeas and meaty portobello mushroom strips makes these an ideal vegan option.
Black Bean Fajitas with Sweet Chili Sauce
Black beans and fajita veggies are super tasty in this Asian fusion sweet chili sauce!
Just the veggies
You don't really need a traditional protein source - plenty of veggie combinations can work all on their own to create delicious fajitas!
Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
Portobello mushrooms are probably the "meatiest" thing you will find in the produce aisle! In Melissa's recipe they are utilised to their full potential, seared with a spicy homemade fajita sauce.
King Oyster Mushroom Fajitas
While portobellos win for being widely available and widely loved, the more obscure King Oyster mushroom can be a really fun choice if you can find them. Lou gives you lots of tips on how to transform these mushrooms into the ideal fajita strips.
Sheet Pan Vegan Cauliflower Fajitas
Roasted cauliflower is delicious, substantial and great at absorbing flavors. A genius way that Larisha discovered to make fajitas.
Quick + Easy Jackfruit Fajitas
Have you tried jackfruit yet? This is life changing stuff! Let Rosa show you how to turn canned baby jackfruit into something that closely resembles fajita meat.
Sweet Potato Fajitas Recipe
Ryan's recipe turns sweet potatoes into a hearty fajita filling - the sweet and smoky combo going on here is fajita perfection.
Veggie fajitas with mushrooms & asparagus
Cadry's recipe brings asparagus to the party! These can be made on the grill for an ideal BBQ option.
Don't forget the toppings!
Toppings will make or break your fajitas! The classic combo of salsa, sour cream and guacamole will never fail you, but sometimes it's fun to put a spin on those classics. How about these ideas...
- Blue cheese guacamole for the cheese lovers
Pineapple salsa for something fresh and summery - Restaurant Style Salsa that you can make easily at home
- Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for extra smoky vibes
- The avocado crema from this recipe if you want a cooling vegan sauce