Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Queso Recipe
This Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Chipotle Queso recipe offers a flavorful and wholesome plant-based twist on classic fajitas. Roasted bell peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms are seasoned with chili and cumin, then baked to perfection on a sheet pan. A creamy, smoky chipotle cashew queso sauce adds the perfect spicy richness, making these fajitas satisfying and delicious for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 red onion, cut into strips
- 4 portobello mushroom caps, cut into strips
Spices and Oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- a drizzle of olive oil
- a sprinkle of salt
Chipotle Queso Sauce
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 chipotle pepper (more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more if your cashews are unsalted)
For Serving
- Tortillas
- Avocado
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and portobello mushroom caps into strips. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting.
- Arrange and Season Vegetables: Place the bell peppers and onions on one baking sheet, and the mushrooms on another. Drizzle both sheets with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss everything gently to coat all pieces well.
- Roast the Vegetables: Bake both sheets in the oven for about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them to ensure they become nicely roasted and slightly caramelized, enhancing their flavors.
- Prepare the Chipotle Queso: While the vegetables roast, add cashews, water, diced green chiles, chipotle pepper, and kosher salt into a blender. Blend together until very smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chipotle pepper if you prefer extra heat.
- Assemble the Fajitas: Once the vegetables are roasted, serve them directly on warm tortillas. Add slices of fresh avocado and top with a generous spoonful of the chipotle cashew queso sauce for a smoky, creamy finish.
Notes
- Soaking cashews in hot water for 10-15 minutes before blending can yield an even creamier queso sauce.
- You can customize the spiciness of the queso by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers according to your preference.
- Feel free to add other fajita toppings such as fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or salsa for extra flavor.
- To save time, prepare the chipotle queso sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
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