Vegetable Fajitas with Black Beans, Avocado and Feta

Sautéed peppers, mushrooms, black beans and corn in warm tortillas with avocado and feta.

Total 30 minMakes 4 servings
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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

Prep 15 minCook 15 minTotal 30 minYield 4 servings
Only numbered ingredient amounts change.

Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Season filling

    Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add black beans and corn and heat through.

  3. Warm tortillas

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap and heat briefly in the oven.

  4. Fill

    Divide vegetable mixture among tortillas. Add avocado, feta and coriander.

  5. 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.

About the author

Hez Arslan

Hez Arslan owns feastdelights.com and also writes practical recipes for everyday home cooking, from familiar Ukrainian dishes to meals inspired by kitchens around the world. His clear, step-by-step guidance helps home cooks approach each recipe with confidence.

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