Vegan Fajitas with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Vegan Fajitas with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Description
Vegan Fajitas with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms showcase lion’s mane mushrooms, cooked in olive oil until they develop browned, crisp edges. Sliced red, green, and yellow or orange bell peppers along with red onion are sautéed next, softening and enhancing sweetness. The mushrooms are sliced into bite-sized pieces and combined with the vegetables and garlic, then seasoned liberally with Mexican chili powder, black pepper, sugar, coriander, toasted cumin seeds, and optional minced chipotle chilies. A splash of vegetable stock brings the mixture together during a brief final simmer.
The result is a fajita filling with smoky, spicy, and savory layers supported by the mushrooms’ unique texture that mimics meat well. Serving with warm tortillas, shredded lettuce, vegan sour cream, jalapeños, minced red onion, and fresh cilantro allows customization at the table. This preparation also benefits from using a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and good searing.
To keep tortillas soft, stacking them under a towel is recommended. The dish suits a communal meal where each person builds their fajita to taste, complemented by sides like refried black beans or lime wedges. This approach offers satisfying plant-based fajitas without traditional meat.
Ingredients
For the Fajita Filling:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz. lion's mane mushroom or oyster mushrooms
- ½ cup red bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup green bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper sliced or orange bell pepper
- ½ cup red onion or shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder Mexican style
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
- ⅓ cup vegetable stock unsalted or water
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle chilies in Adobo sauce optional, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
For Serving:
- tortillas
- lettuce shredded
- vegan sour cream
- jalapeño sliced
- red onion finely minced
- cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add lion’s mane mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they begin to brown and crisp on the edges, stirring, pressing with a spatula and flipping occasionally. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and stir in sliced red, green, and yellow or orange bell peppers, along with sliced red onion or shallots. Cook until the vegetables start to soften and get a bit of color, about 5 minutes.
- Slice the cooked mushrooms into bite-size pieces and add it to the skillet along with the minced garlic, and then sauté for a few minutes just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle Mexican chili powder, black pepper, sugar, ground coriander, ground cumin, stock or water, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (if using), and salt over the mushroom and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Warm tortillas for a few seconds on each side directly over an open flame, or by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 25-30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- Assemble the fajitas by placing shredded lettuce and spooning the lion’s mane mushroom and vegetable mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Top with a dollop of vegan sour cream, sliced jalapeños, finely minced red onion, and cilantro leaves.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet to achieve even heating and a well-charred texture on mushrooms and vegetables.
- Keep tortillas warm and pliable by stacking them covered with a kitchen towel as you prepare the filling.
- Serve the fajita components family-style to allow guests to customize their servings with toppings and sides.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1267IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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