Gluten-Free Vegetable Fajitas

Savor the vibrant flavors of these Gluten-Free Vegetable Fajitas, a quick and colorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with a medley of bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and optional mushrooms, this plant-based dish comes to life with a homemade fajita seasoning blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Drizzled with fresh lime juice and served with warm gluten-free tortillas, these fajitas offer a light yet satisfying meal that can be customized with toppings like creamy avocado, zesty salsa, and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines ease, nutrition, and bold Tex-Mex charm in every bite—ideal for gluten-free and vegetarian diets alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
• 1 large Red onion
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Mushrooms (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 8 small Gluten-free tortillas
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 medium Avocado (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Core and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and slice the red onion into thin slices. Slice the zucchini into thin half-moons. If using mushrooms, clean and slice them as well.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create your fajita seasoning blend.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the zucchini and mushrooms (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 6

Sprinkle the fajita seasoning blend over the vegetables and stir to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance the flavor.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the vegetables with fresh lime juice.

Step 8

Warm the gluten-free tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 9

Assemble the fajitas by adding a generous portion of the seasoned vegetables to each tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and salsa if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your gluten-free vegetable fajitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1741.5 grams (1741.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1842

Total Fat 69.70g	89%
Saturated Fat 12.10g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5552mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 280.90g	102%
Dietary Fiber 47.40g	169%
Total Sugars 54.20g
Protein 38.50g	77%

Vitamin D 18IU	88%
Calcium 527mg	41%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 3757mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 59.0%