Low Sodium Fajita Vegetables Recipe (Salt Free)

Name: Low Sodium Fajita Vegetables
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large red onion; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dark red chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 portobello mushroom top; 1 lime (juiced)

Servings: 8 1/2-cup servings

Estimated Sodium (Per Serving): 8mg

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This low sodium fajita vegetables recipe is quick, easy, and made with a fantastic salt-free spice blend. You get amazing flavor on these veggies by cooking them in a skillet and finishing them with some fresh, zesty lime juice.

These vegetables are of course great on fajitas, but also work well on tacos, burrito bowls, or on top of loaded nachos. They cook in about 15 minutes and have a wonderful sear.

Want more low sodium vegetable recipes? Try our low sodium Caesar salad recipe, low sodium quesadillas, and our favorite low sodium marinated tomato salad.

low sodium fajita vegetables in a pan with bell peppers onions and mushrooms

Table of Contents

We love a good fajita night, and it’s so simple to make your own fajitas and vegetables at home! These veggies take about 15 minutes total, making them a great weeknight meal idea served with your favorite protein and some corn tortillas.

Start by chopping your vegetables, cooking them in a hot skillet, and finishing them off with a great salt-free spice blend. They are great with our low sodium chicken fajita recipe, but also work really well with low sodium Southwest steak bowls, or low sodium honey garlic tofu.

Notes from Our Low Sodium Kitchen

These fajitas vegetables are perfectly spiced, without added salt.
Ready in just 15 minutes, they make an easy weeknight meal.
They are versatile – you can serve them with any protein.
A great family-friendly side dish.
Cooks of any skill level can make these vegetables by following our step-by-step photos below.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!

The base of this recipe is the vegetables. I like using bright colors, so I opt for red, green, and yellow bell peppers for the full stoplight. I also use red onions and portobello mushrooms.

For the spices, we use a nice blend of dark red chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. The combination of these give the vegetables a wonderful smoky flavor.

And I always finish our fajita vegetables with some fresh lime juice. It adds a nice brightness at the end.

Additions and Substitutions

You can use any kind of mushroom for these fajitas. I used portobello caps, but you can use button mushrooms or sliced crimini mushrooms.

If you want to add a little heat, try a dash of cayenne pepper or chili flakes. Or add your favorite low sodium hot sauce into the cooked vegetables at the end.

You can also use a yellow sweet onion or white onion instead of the red onion. Or add in other thinly sliced vegetables like sliced zucchini or jalapeno peppers.

Step-By-Step Photos & Directions

sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and green bell pepper on a cutting board for fajitas.

Step 1: Prep your vegetables – thinly slice the onion and set aside. Take each bell pepper, and slice off the top. Remove and discard the stem and seeds, and slice the bell pepper into long strips.

red onion sauteeing in a skillet for salt free fajitas

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the sliced red onion, and saute for 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

mixed pepper strips and onions in a pan salt free side dish recipes

Step 3: Add the bell pepper strips and cook for 1-2 minutes more.

spices being added to a skillet with no-salt spices

Step 4: Add in the spices: garlic powder, onion powder, dark red chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well so the vegetables are coated in the spices and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

sliced portobello mushrooms being added to a skillet with unsalted fajita vegetables

Step 5: Add the portobello mushroom strips, and stir once again. Cover, and allow the vegetables to cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms have softened.

fresh lime juice being added to a skillet with no salt fajitas

Step 6: Finish the dish with the fresh lime juice, serve hot!

Recipe FAQs

What are good salt-free spices for fajitas?

We use dark red chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for a nice flavor. No salt is needed for fresh and flavorful fajitas!

Can you make these fajitas vegetables spicier?

Yes, you can make them spicier by adding cayenne pepper, chili flakes, or your favorite low sodium hot sauce.

Expert Tips

When chopping the bell peppers and onions, try to make them roughly the same size. You want the pieces to be bite-sized and consistent so they cook evenly in the skillet.
For spicier vegetables, add a bit of low sodium hot sauce at the end.
If making this recipe ahead of time, you can prep and slice the vegetables and store them separately in the refrigerator before cooking.

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