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Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:6
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Total Time:
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil4smallmulticoloredbell peppers, thinly sliced1largered onion, thinly sliced1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed2tablespoonswater1tablespoonground cumin1tablespoonchili powder2teaspoonssmoked paprika1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonground pepper1/4cupchopped freshcilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish1/4cuplime juice12(6-inch)corn tortillas, warmed1/3cupcrumbledcotija cheese2smallavocados, thinly sliced
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
4smallmulticoloredbell peppers, thinly sliced
1largered onion, thinly sliced
1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed
2tablespoonswater
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoonchili powder
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonground pepper
1/4cupchopped freshcilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish
1/4cuplime juice
12(6-inch)corn tortillas, warmed
1/3cupcrumbledcotija cheese
2smallavocados, thinly sliced
Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, about 12 minutes.
Stir in black beans, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until the beans are heated through and the spices coat the vegetables, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Divide the mixture among tortillas; top with cotija and avocado. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
Frequently Asked QuestionsBeans, in general, are nutritious little packages loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Eating black beans has been shown to improve gut health, boost immunity and reduce inflammation—which means they may help reduce the risk of chronic disease, including heart disease and cancer. The fiber in beans may help reduce cholesterol. And the fiber-protein combo in beans may help stabilize blood sugar.Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Altogether, this provides a healthy package that has been linked with a lower rate of heart disease, enhanced brain function and improved gut health. The type of monounsaturated fat in avocados—oleic acid—has been linked with decreasing fat storage when eaten in adequate amounts.We use multicolored bell peppers, red onion and no-salt-added black beans for our veggie fajitas, but feel free to use poblano peppers for some heat and no-salt-added pinto beans as a substitute for the black beans.We recommend using corn tortillas for their hearty flavor, which works well with the veggie fajitas. Use your favorite store-bought brand orhomemade corn tortillas. You can use flour tortillas if you prefer, but note that using flour tortillas will alter the nutritional profile of the recipe.Fajitas are delicious on their own with warm corn tortillas, but the veggies are also a greatmeal-preprecipe to have on hand. Serve the veggies overArroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice)orEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice. Try heating them up over tortilla chips topped with melted cheese for nachos! Serve the veggie fajita nachos withFresh Tomato Salsa,Copycat Chipotle Corn SalsaorRoasted Tomatillo Salsaon the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beans, in general, are nutritious little packages loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Eating black beans has been shown to improve gut health, boost immunity and reduce inflammation—which means they may help reduce the risk of chronic disease, including heart disease and cancer. The fiber in beans may help reduce cholesterol. And the fiber-protein combo in beans may help stabilize blood sugar.
Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Altogether, this provides a healthy package that has been linked with a lower rate of heart disease, enhanced brain function and improved gut health. The type of monounsaturated fat in avocados—oleic acid—has been linked with decreasing fat storage when eaten in adequate amounts.
We use multicolored bell peppers, red onion and no-salt-added black beans for our veggie fajitas, but feel free to use poblano peppers for some heat and no-salt-added pinto beans as a substitute for the black beans.
We recommend using corn tortillas for their hearty flavor, which works well with the veggie fajitas. Use your favorite store-bought brand orhomemade corn tortillas. You can use flour tortillas if you prefer, but note that using flour tortillas will alter the nutritional profile of the recipe.
Fajitas are delicious on their own with warm corn tortillas, but the veggies are also a greatmeal-preprecipe to have on hand. Serve the veggies overArroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice)orEasy Cilantro-Lime Rice. Try heating them up over tortilla chips topped with melted cheese for nachos! Serve the veggie fajita nachos withFresh Tomato Salsa,Copycat Chipotle Corn SalsaorRoasted Tomatillo Salsaon the side.
EatingWell.com, December 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)427Calories23gFat49gCarbs11gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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