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15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas!

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Guys guys guys I got a new phone!

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

Now for any 17-year-old that’s pretty exciting stuff. But when you take allll your food blog pictures with an iPhone, the upgrade is definitely worth freaking out over.


Exhibit A: I have never been able to capture steam before. Ever. Even a little bit. It’s a good time to be alive, people.

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

Shockingly, something is more exciting than my new phone. And you probably guessed it, it’s these fajitas. They are quite literally 15-minute fajitas. Like, I got home from dance and out of the shower and 7:10 and I was halfway through with these for dinner at 7:37. And I took the pictures before eating.

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

These fajitas are modeled off of my go-to order at my favorite Mexican restaurant. When you’re vegan, eating Mexican can be a challenge, especially when all you want are cheese enchiladas with cheese on top and sour cream on the side and did I mention cheese?

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

Luckily, veggie fajitas are a safe option. I’m used to avoiding the sour cream, chicken-stock-based rice and beans, and cheese. So when I get fajitas out, they’re usually accompanied simply by pillowy tortillas and lots and lots of guac.

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

The great thing about these fajitas is that you literally put the veggies in the pan and let them do their thing. This is hands-off meal prep, guys. While your fajitas are sizzling, you make your guac. I fluctuate between corn/onions/tomatoes/black beans/mango in my guacamole, but kept it simple this time with just avocados, pickled jalapenos, lime, cilantro, and salt.

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

Lime instead of lemon is an awesome flavor profile here and the pickled jalapenos add another acidic note to the guacamole. Paired with the caramelizing onions and earthy turmeric in the fajitas, the tangy guacamole is a flavor booster!

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

These fajitas are easy to make, healthy, and totally delicious. Honestly, Mexican is probably my favorite cuisine (although I love Indian and Thai and Japanese and Chinese and Mediterranean and oops I guess I don’t have a favorite). Making fajitas at home is somehow cheaper and faster than going out, so give these 15-minute fajitas a try!

15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas! | Whisk and Shout

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15-Minute No-Fuss Vegan Fajitas!
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Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 2-4
 
These sizzling fajitas are a quick, simple, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal! This one-pan meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is vegan and gf-optional.
Ingredients
Fajitas
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp pepper (I used lemon pepper)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ a red onion, sliced
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ⅔ cup sliced mushrooms
Guacamole
  • 1 avocado
  • 5-6 pickled jalapeno slices, diced
  • ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • juice of half a lime
Fixings
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas (use corn for GF eaters)
  • pea shoots for serving
  • additional lime/cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add turmeric, pepper, sea salt, and cayenne and allow the spices to cook till fragrant, about one minute.
  3. Add the mushrooms, broccoli, onion, and tomato and make sure all the vegetables are coated in oil and spices. Let sizzle.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mash together avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos.
  5. Add lime and salt, mix and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Set guacamole aside.
  6. Let the fajitas cook for the full remaining 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan. Turn the heat up at the end to keep them sizzling.
  7. Remove from heat and serve fajitas directly from pan with guacamole and warm tortillas. Enjoy!

 

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  2. Sues says

    These look awesome! I’m not vegan and have a tough time imagining life without cheese… BUT that guacamole would most definitely keep me happy!!

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  3. Heather - Butter&Burlap says

    Mexican (and all the others you listed) is one of my favorite cuisines too :)! I’ve heard of people taking amazing shots with their iPhone, but I had no idea you did! They always looks amazing! Congrats on the new phone 🙂

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  4. Julia says

    Yaaaaay, congrats on your upgrade, sista! These fajitas are absolutely brilliant! I’m obsessed with all things vegetable AND all things taco, so these are looking so fresh and delicious. That guac? Sign me up!

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  5. Josefine says

    You shoot these gorgeous pictures with your phone!? Oh wow, I am impressed – you are so talented.
    These fajitas look beyond amazing – love the fact that they are vegan

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  6. Cailee says

    YUM!! These look amazing!! …and I love that they are vegan! While I don’t eat 100% vegan (yet!) I do eat 100% dairy free and love using guac instead of cheese! YUM! 🙂 Also, congrats on the new phone! So exciting!!

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  7. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    OMG I never would have guessed these are iphone pictures! You are amazing!
    These fajitas look sooo good! 😉 Quick and easy is my favorite!

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  14. mira says

    Although I’m not vegan or vegetarian, I love veggies! These fajitas are awesome Medha! Pinned! Didn’t know your pictures are with your phone, they are beautiful!

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  15. Joanne says

    Fajitas are my go-to at Mexican restaurants also! First of all, you get TONS OF VEGGIES. Second of all, they’re always tasty! Love that these come together so quickly…perfect weeknight meal!

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  27. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    Im full (just ate an entire family size pizza on my own) but could totes eat these fajitas, Medha!
    I know, I totally deserve that judgement and the raised eyebrows – Im a piglet tonight. LOL!

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  31. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    You had me at “no fuss”! I’m all about that, especially lately, and this looks delicious! I love getting new gadgets and in fact I need a new phone too… hopefully I’ll get one in a month or two. Enjoy your new purchase!

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  33. Evi @ greenevi says

    I didn’t know you take your pictures with a phone, I’m so impressed!
    The fajitas look absolutely fantastic and delicious, I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!! 🙂

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  34. Vashti says

    After the week I have had I am seriously debating on going vegan. I am loving your little blog, I found you because I think you commented on another blog (I love when that works). These fajitas do look amazing, I love avocados so I am a definite fan of the avocado. I love your about me, and that iced tea won over spending money on a new camera I wish I had the option as a photographer, I underestimate my iPhone 6+. I overall just love your blog.

    Vashti C.

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