Vegetarian Pepper Fajitas Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Pepper Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas; 2 green bell peppers; 1 red pepper; 1 yellow pepper; 1 large white onion; 1 large tomatoes; 4 cups lettuce, shredded (or to taste); 16 ounces four-cheese Mexican blend cheese (or to taste); 8 tablespoons sour cream (or to taste); 3 cups salsa (whichever spicy level you prefer); 4 cups Velveeta cheese (for queso); cayenne pepper (to taste, opt.); 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
2 green bell peppers
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 large white onion
1 large tomatoes
4 cups lettuce, shredded (or to taste)
16 ounces four-cheese Mexican blend cheese (or to taste)
8 tablespoons sour cream (or to taste)
3 cups salsa (whichever spicy level you prefer)
4 cups Velveeta cheese (for queso)
cayenne pepper (to taste, opt.)
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil

1
Using a crockpot (or large cooking pot), place Velveeta cheese and 2 cups salsa (the amounts vary depending on how thick you want the queso, a little less for very thick and more for thinner).
2
Let cook, stirring occasionally until dinner time.
3
Wash and remove the seeds and pits of the three peppers.
4
Cut up the peppers (all three types) and white onion in long slices (from top to bottom).
5
Dice tomatoes and place aside.
6
Heat a large frying pan on med-high.
7
Place olive oil into pan until hot.
8
Add onion slices and let cook until carmelized.
9
For spice add a little cayenne pepper to onions in this step.
10
Remove onions (leaving juice) and place in a smaller pan (heated to med-low) until ready to serve.
11
Cook sliced peppers inside onion juices until browned.
12
Heat up fajita tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds on high.
13
Prepare as follows: torilla, queso, sour cream, salsa, onions, peppers, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatos.

1872

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas, 2 green bell peppers, 1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Pepper Fajitas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Pepper Fajitas

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Variations & substitutions

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