Vegetable Fajitas with Black Beans, Avocado and Feta
Sautéed peppers, mushrooms, black beans and corn in warm tortillas with avocado and feta.
These vegetarian fajitas fill warm tortillas with sautéed peppers, onion, mushrooms, black beans, corn and avocado. The source calls for avocado and feta but has little seasoning; this version adds cumin and smoked paprika for a savoury filling. Cook the vegetables over fairly high heat so they brown instead of steaming, and warm the tortillas just before serving. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and pepper 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and their liquid evaporates. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add black beans and corn and heat through. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap and heat briefly in the oven. Divide vegetable mixture among tortillas. Add avocado, feta and coriander.

Recipe card
Vegetable Fajitas with Black Beans, Avocado and Feta
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook vegetables
Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and pepper 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and their liquid evaporates.
Season filling
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add black beans and corn and heat through.
Warm tortillas
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap and heat briefly in the oven.
Fill
Divide vegetable mixture among tortillas. Add avocado, feta and coriander.
Finish
Squeeze lime over the fajitas and serve immediately.
How to tell when it is ready
Squeeze lime over the fajitas and serve immediately.
Tips
- Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap and heat briefly in the oven.
- Divide vegetable mixture among tortillas.
Troubleshooting
- If mushrooms release liquid, cook until it evaporates before adding beans.
- If filling is bland, add lime juice, salt or more cumin.
Substitutions
- Use dairy-free cheese or omit feta.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
Variations
- Add sliced courgette.
- Use chilli powder for heat.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with salsa.
- Add lime wedges.
- Offer shredded lettuce.
- Pair with rice.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Store filling in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep avocado and tortillas separate.
Storage
Store filling in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep avocado and tortillas separate.
Food safety
Refrigerate cooked filling within 2 hours and reheat until steaming.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make fajita filling ahead?
Yes. Cook the vegetables and beans a day ahead, then reheat and assemble with fresh avocado and warm tortillas.
How should I store vegetarian fajitas?
Store filling in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep avocado and tortillas separate.
Serve with salsa. Store filling in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep avocado and tortillas separate.
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