Sizzling Mushroom Fajitas

Name: Sizzling Mushroom Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 400 g mixed mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp chilli flakes; Juice of ½ lime; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh coriander, to garnish; 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed; Optional extras: guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins

Difficulty: Beginner

Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Main dish

Description

This Mexican classic delivers the rich, smoky flavours you expect from fajitas. A medley of mushrooms, peppers, onions, and spices comes together quickly, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. For the ultimate sizzle, serve the filling straight from a blistering-hot cast iron skillet. The cold water trick just before serving gives that irresistible steam and drama.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
400 g mixed mushrooms ((e.g. chestnut, portobello, oyster))
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp tsp ground coriander
0.5 tsp chilli flakes ((adjust to taste))
Juice of ½ lime
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh coriander, to garnish
8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed ((8-10))
Optional extras: guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven to heat while you prepare the filling.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and starting to char at the edges.
Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. The mushrooms should release their juices and then begin to brown.
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a handful of chopped fresh coriander. Remove from the heat.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and place it on a wooden board or heatproof mat.
Spoon the hot mushroom mixture into the sizzling skillet. Just before bringing it to the table, sprinkle a small amount of cold water over the edge of the pan to create a sizzle and steam effect.
Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favourite toppings. Let guests build their own fajitas at the table for a fun, interactive experience.

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Sizzling Mushroom Fajitas