Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Portobello Vegan Fajitas, a delightful plant-based dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these fajitas feature seared portobello mushrooms and an array of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a zesty homemade fajita sauce. The combination of smoky chipotle peppers and fresh ingredients creates an irresistible taste sensation that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Customize with your favorite toppings like guacamole, cilantro, and lime for an added burst of freshness. Dive into this quick, healthy recipe that fits seamlessly into any meal plan!
Ingredients
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- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (+ 1 tablespoon sauce)
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3–4 tablespoons avocado oil (or any high smoke point oil)
- 4 large portobello mushrooms (remove stems & cut caps into 1/2" slices)
- 2 large bell peppers (cut into 1/4" strips; red and green)
- 1 large red onion (cut into 1/4" strips)
- Fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
- Fine sea salt (to taste)
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas (warmed)
- Vegan sour cream (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped cilantro, lime wedges, guacamole, and rice (optional)
Instructions
- Blend chipotle peppers, vegetable broth, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sea salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté sliced portobello mushrooms for about 5 minutes until browned; add bell peppers and onions and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and cook for another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm with corn tortillas and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (about 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg