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Jackfruit Fajitas Recipe (Veggie-Loaded)

7/7/20 by Nicole | Leave a Comment

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5 from 3 votes. Leave a review!

This recipe for jackfruit fajitas is simple to prepare and packed with delicious flavors. Serve these plant-based fajitas in a tortilla or create a delicious vegan fajita bowl!

Row of 5 jackfruit fajitas on wooden board surrounded by lime, avocado and cilantro

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How to Make Fajita Vegetables

There’s lots of delicious ways to make fajita vegetables, but the two most common approaches are:

  • Stovetop in a pan
  • In the oven, using a baking sheet-pan method

Both offer a simple way to prepare delicious jackfruit and veggie-filled fajitas!

Parchment covered baking tray with sheet pan veggie fajitas mix

Flavor the vegetables well before cooking them. This jackfruit fajita recipe packs in lots of flavor with herbs, spices and a few sauces, so you know the end result will be delicious.

There’s also an option to marinate the fajita vegetables before cooking. You can marinate for up to 24 hours if you like!

This recipe focuses on jackfruit as the star ingredient, but you can certainly use other ingredients, like I did in my marinated Portobello mushroom “steak” fajita recipe!

White bowl filled with plant based fajitas mix surrounded by fajita toppings (tomato, avocado, lime and green onion)

Make Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas

My preference for preparing fajitas is to make sheet pan veggie fajitas! There’s nothing easier than tossing veggies onto a sheet pan and baking until the tops are nicely crisp.

Since veggies are full of water content, this method makes sure that the end result isn’t a soggy fajita. Using an oven allows for excess water (in the form of steam) to leave the vegetables as they cook.

When using a pan, water collects in the bottom of the pan and the veggies often become overcooked while waiting for excess water to evaporate.

I also love the flavor of fajita veggies getting crisp while baking!

3 flat tortillas on wooden board topped with fajita veggies

Create a Vegan Fajita Bowl

I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a delicious vegan fajita bowl than with this amazingly tasty jackfruit fajita recipe!

If you want to skip the tortilla, serving jackfruit fajitas in a bowl is a delicious option. This also works for meal prep if you’re looking for a tasty and healthy vegan lunch option.

To make this recipe into a vegan fajita bowl, simply load up on the jackfruit veggie mix then add all your favorite fajita toppings. Lettuce, salsa, avocado and some green or red onion would be a great combo!

Top view of vegan fajita bowl on wooden board surrounded by fajitas toppings (tomato, green onion, avocado, cilantro, lime)

Plant-based Fajita Filling Options

There are countless fillings to load onto your plant-based fajitas! This jackfruit fajita recipe would taste amazing with:

  • Shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix
  • Avocado
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Chopped tomato
  • Green onion
  • Red onion
  • Vegan sour cream

The options are endless!

Hand holding up jackfruit fajita with board of fajitas blurry in the back

This recipe isn’t the highest in protein, and therefore isn’t necessarily filling. It’s quite easy to eat your way through a large portion of these jackfruit fajitas (not that there’s anything wrong with that).

To make this recipe more filling, try adding black beans or crumbled tofu/tempeh to the veggies while they cook! Adding extra healthy fats can also help keep you feeling full, so serving with avocado, guacamole or vegan cashew sour cream is a delicious and satiating choice!

Close up of three tortillas loaded with jackfruit fajita veggie mix

If you make this recipe, please rate and comment below to help others benefit from your experience!

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Jackfruit Fajitas Recipe (Fajita Veggies)

Enjoy this delicious and simple recipe for jackfruit fajitas, made on a baking sheet pan! Easy to serve with tortillas or use the fajita veggies to make a tasty vegan fajita bowl.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 267 kcal
Cuisine Mexican-inspired, Vegan

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Silicone baking mat
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ⅓ cups jackfruit in brine (2 20 oz/ 500 mL cans, drained)
  • 1 cup onion , sliced (about 2 medium onions)
  • 2 ½ cups bell pepper , sliced (about 2 bell peppers)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 large lime or 1 ½ smaller limes)
  • 3 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce , low sodium (or tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • tortillas (corn or flour, to serve)
  • optional toppings (cilantro, lime, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, tomato)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  • Drain liquid from the cans of jackfruit. Chop the core pieces from jackfruit and set aside. “Pull” apart the jackfruit pieces and place into a large bowl. Finely dice the jackfruit core pieces and add to bowl. There shouldn’t be any waste from the jackfruit can (apart from brine liquid).
    3 ⅓ cups jackfruit in brine
  • Peel and slice the onion. Slice the bell pepper. Add both to jackfruit bowl.
    1 cup onion, 2 ½ cups bell pepper
  • Mince the garlic and add to bowl.
    4 cloves garlic
  • Toss remaining ingredients into the vegetables and coat well.
    3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons agave syrup, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Place the vegetables onto a parchment or silicone-mat lined baking tray. Depending on the size of your tray, it may be helpful to use two trays. Spread the fajita vegetables into an even layer.
  • Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. You may want to bake for longer to crisp tops of the vegetables if you like slightly blackened fajitas (optional).
  • Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings, or create a vegan fajita bowl.
    tortillas, optional toppings

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Notes

Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving (¼ of recipe)Calories: 267 kcalCarbohydrates: 38 gProtein: 6 gFat: 11 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 7 gSodium: 827 mgPotassium: 649 mgFiber: 12 gSugar: 19 gVitamin A: 3971 IUVitamin C: 133 mgCalcium: 85 mgIron: 2 mg
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More Vegan Main Meal Recipes

Like this recipe? You should also try:

  • Vegan Orange Chicken Recipe
  • Green Curry with Tofu
  • Vegan Chili Recipe (Three Bean, Gluten Free)
  • Vegan Soba Noodle Stir Fry (with Peanut Sauce)

About Nicole Stevens

Nicole is a vegan Registered Dietitian (RD) and founder of Lettuce Veg Out.

She helps people thrive on a vegan diet with balanced recipes and easy-to-understand nutrition science.


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