Vegan Chicken Fajita Tacos
Growing up, I remember watching the sizzle of veggies spark from the pan as fajitas were cooking up in my family's kitchen. I could smell the zesty aromas wafting in the air and my stomach couldn’t help but start growling in preparation for the meal. If you’re like me and love a hearty fajita dish, then these vegan chicken fajitas are just for you! Decked out with savory seasoning, marinated mushrooms, vibrant veggies, plant protein from the black beans, and dairy-free goodness from my vegan sour cream and cheddar slices, a warm tortilla is all you need to make this Fajita flavor feast. Decorate this dynamic vegan dish with any fresh herbs you adore and enjoy my loves!
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 20 Minutes
SERVINGS: 8 Servings
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 Taco)
Calories 287g
Protein 18g
Dietary Fiber 9g
COURSE: Main, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINE: Latin, Mexican, Vegan Meat
KEYWORDS: Fajitas, Mushroom Fajitas, Vegan Chicken, Plant Based Fajitas, Fajita Bowl
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE VEGAN CHICKEN FAJITAS: If you’re like me and love a hearty fajita dish, then these vegan chicken fajitas are just for you! Decked out with savory seasoning, marinated mushrooms, vibrant veggies, plant protein from the black beans, and dairy-free goodness from my vegan sour cream and cheddar slices, a warm tortilla is all you need to make this Fajita flavor feast. Decorate this dynamic vegan dish with any fresh herbs you adore and enjoy my loves!
Recipe
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 20 Minutes
SERVINGS: 8 Servings
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 Taco)
Calories 287g
Protein 18g
Dietary Fiber 9g
COURSE: Main, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINE: Latin, Mexican, Vegan Meat
KEYWORDS: Fajitas, Mushroom Fajitas, Vegan Chicken, Plant Based Fajitas, Fajita Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
MUSHROOM CHICKEN:
Chopped Oyster Mushrooms (3-6 Cups)
Poultry Seasoning (4 Tbs)
Smoked Paprika (½ Tbs)
Maple Syrup (3 Tbs)
Lime Juice (2 Tbs)
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (2-3Tbs)
FAJITA VEGGIES:
Vegan Butter or Vegetable Broth (2 Tbs)
Sliced White Onion (½ Cup)
Sliced Bell Peppers (3 Cups)
Fajita Seasoning (3-4 Tbs)
Cayenne Pepper (½-1 Tsp)
Fresh Chopped Cilantro (3 Tbs)
SIDES:
Tortillas (10-12)
Cooked Black Beans (1-3 Cups)
Avocado Slices (1 Avocado)
Lime Wedges (4-6)
Pico De Gallo (1 Cup)
Cilantro (¼ Cup)
Follow Your Heart Sour Cream @followyourheart
Follow Your Heart Cheddar Shreds @followyourheart
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large container, marinate your chopped oyster mushrooms in poultry seasoning, smoked paprika, maple syrup, lime juice, and Vegan Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together well using your hands and cover the marinated mushrooms for at least one hour.
While the mushrooms marinade, thinly slice the white onions, bell peppers, and prepare your black beans, avocado and lime slices, as well as mince the fresh cilantro.
In a hot pan Eat the vegan butter and sauté the sliced white onion and sliced bell peppers until slightly sauce. Add in the fajita and cayenne pepper seasoning and thoroughly combine everything together until all of the vegetables are covered in Seasoning.
Once the sliced peppers and onions are soft and malleable add in the marinated mushrooms and sauté everything together until the mushrooms are slightly brown and crispy.
When you are ready to serve build the ball with the cooked mushrooms and bell peppers on the bottom, then decorate with cooked black beans, avocado slices, lime wedges, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.
Serve the fajitas with toasted tortillas and garnish them with follow your heart sour cream and cheddar shreds.
Sing your song, do your dance, speak your truth, and enjoy the vegan fajitas!
