Vegetarian Fajitas are a healthier version of the classic Mexican favorite. My oven fajitas have big flavor and a short cooking time, making them perfect for a weekday meal!
Hi friends! Happy Thursday.
I’ve professed my love of Mexican food here many times. Salsa is basically my best bud and I am always on the look out to make a healthier Mexican meal at home to cut back on the constant burrito cravings
The problem is I could eat this for dinner three nights in a row and STILL want a burrito for lunch the next day. Fajitas, Quesadillas, Burritos… basically all different food groups in my mind.
I’ve even contemplated how an IV of salsa would work.
The struggle is real.
Luckily I have Oven Fajitas. They are one of my favorite ways to get all the flavors of Mexican food mid-week without all the fat. My vegetarian fajitas version is packed with all the good stuff.
You can go as healthy or as unhealthy as you wish with the toppings.
During the week I like to keep my food healthier so I choose whole wheat tortillas, lime, a little cheese, salsa and a smear of Greek yogurt.
To make oven fajitas, I cut up the veggies.
Toss them in my super special vegetarian fajitas blend of spices.
And bake them on a cookie sheet. (And yes, I cover my cookie sheet in foil. Who has time to wash that thing?)
Your family can assemble their own oven fajita favorites at the table!
The vegetarian fajitas mixture also reheats well for lunches during the week. Perfect for keeping my burrito brain in check on Moe’s Monday, Taco Tuesday, Burrito Wednesday and Quesadilla Thursday….
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Ha!
I had no idea anyone loved Mexican food as much as I do. Going to try this recipe out next week. YUM!
Nikol Murphy (Mom Complicated) recently posted…Easy Chewy Granola Bar Recipe
Want to go get burritos? 🙂
JulieWunder recently posted…Fashion Friday- Floral Dress with Boots
Looks yummy! I love Mexican food, too…had some last night. This is an easy recipe for during the week, and something the kids would eat. Win for all of us.
Fun for kids too!
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Okay these look delicious – completely off the subject – glad to see someone else is on the foil covered cookie sheet program!
Oh yeah, I should publish kitchen shortcuts!
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Those look amazing! Pinning to try later. And I totally line our baking sheet with aluminum foil too. I’m all for easy clean up.
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These look SO GOOD. Adding them to my menu in the near future.
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I love Mexican food so burritos are delicious but not usually my first choice. I also love taco salads, nachos, fajitas, burrito bowls (more than burritos), and anything I can make Mexican so like a Mexican stuffed sweet potato, or Mexican “Cheese” Fries. I also add salsa to my eggs and breakfasts a lot of times to get my fix.
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I totally try to make other random food Mexican-ish too. It holds over my cravings. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by today!
Ooooooh what a good idea, I would have never thought to bake them, but thats clever! Good idea! fajitas are always a great option, but i just forget about them a lot! Thanks for joining us for meatless monday 🙂
Tina muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Vegetable Pad Thai
Thanks Tina! So easy and sooo good!
YUM! We do “mud tacos” and quesadillas. I don’t know why I never thought to do fajitas! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Mud tacos? I’m intrigued! Yum!
Miss you on TV Julie.Take heart,you still have input into our lives.Maybe even more now.My Wife and I will for sure be trying out this recipe.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Terry! You are too kind! I hope you enjoyed it!
JulieWunder recently posted…Fashion Friday- Floral Dress with Boots
I love Mexican food too! I’d have to triple or quadruple the recipe for my family, but it’s worth a shot!
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Just use a couple of pans and it would be perfect!
I love any and all Mexican food; burritos, salsa, and fajitas included! Love all the veggies in this dish. Thanks for sharing!
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JulieWunder recently posted…Fashion Friday- Floral Dress with Boots
I love, love, love fajitas, and these look amazing! <3
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Yum! You can never go wrong with Mexican food!
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I totally agree!
These look delicious! My husband thinks we need meat every night, but I’ve convinced him to do one vegetarian meal per week, so we will certainly be trying this one. Pinned.
Good for you! I’d consider one night a win!!
Not a big burrito kinda girl…love burrito bowls and fajitas! These sound yummy! and by the way… I always use foil lol!!!
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I love them all… 🙂 Foil saves the day in my kitchen.
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Yum I could eat salsa everyday for every meal as well. I usually saute my veggies but this looks like an easier way to go.
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I kind of feel like we could grocery shop together… 🙂
Such a great idea, I’ve never thought about putting the veggies in the oven… so easy! My family can’t get enough Mexican food, so this will definitely have to go on the list
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And fun to assemble for kiddos!
An IV of salsa….interesting, trying to picture how that would work 🙂 Coffee yes, salsa…..not so much 😉 I do like burritos, only if they are smothered in cheese and salsa goodness!
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haha! I know. I like salsa and having cravings for it that often. 🙂
We actually had fajitas again last night! I love Mexican and can eat it all the time! I do like meat, though, so I’d probably add some chicken or meat to these ones! Look delicious though.
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Chicken would be an easy addition!
Mmmm Fajitas! I can never say that word without thinking of that one episode of Friends where Ross is cooking fajitas and he gets so drunk. Hahaha it’s one of my favorites!
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Haaaaaa! That one is awesome. I’m feeling the need to find some Friends on tv!
Duuuuudeee. Yes. Mexican is my favorite and it’s SO ridiculously good even without all of the sinful stuff (in my opinion)…and one of the best ways to eat a ton of veggies! I love this idea and I’ve never thought of oven roasting fajita veggies! Genius!
Thanks Jenny!!
Sure looks tasty ( smile )
Thanks Blane!