This dish is the culinary plot twist you didn’t know your taste buds needed and your ex can’t handle.
We’ve swapped ground beef for a plant-powered protein blend so good, cows are sending thank-you notes.
Fajitas sizzle with spiced flair, loaded into warm tortillas like a taco party in yoga pants.
And yes, dessert arrives loud—coffee buttercream cookies so divine, even your coffee machine feels threatened.
It’s smoky, it’s sweet, and it’s everything your weeknight dinner rotation begged for.
So preheat the oven and summon your inner kitchen goddess—we’re bringing the flavor and the drama.
Ground Beef Fajitas with Coffee Buttercream Cookies
Savory, plant-based fajitas meet decadent, coffee-infused cookies for a two-part meal that balances heat and sweetness like a rom-com finale.
Ingredients
For Vegan Fajitas:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup vegan ground beef store-bought or lentil-walnut mix
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 small tortillas
For Coffee Buttercream Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp plant milk
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp instant coffee powder
For Buttercream:
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp strong coffee
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- For Fajitas:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add vegan ground beef, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm tortillas.
- Fill with sizzling fajita mix. Garnish with sass or avocado.
- For Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together vegan butter and sugar in a bowl.
- Add vanilla, espresso, milk, and coffee powder.
- Mix in flour and baking soda.
- Drop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before icing.
- For Buttercream:
- Beat vegan butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cookies.
- Eat three. Store the rest (maybe).
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving: 2 fajitas + 2 cookies)
- Calories: 430
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Folate: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 14%
💡 Additional Notes & Tips
- Add a squeeze of lime for extra flair.
- Swap peppers for mushrooms if you’re in your earthy era.
- Cookies freeze well—but good luck not eating them first.
- Want spice? Add chili flakes like you mean it.
- Coffee buttercream also works on your morning toast. (You rebel.)
