Heart-Healthy Sizzling Fajita Veggies
Elevate your mealtime with these vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Sizzling Fajita Veggies! Packed with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, this recipe is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Seasoned with zesty lime juice, smoky paprika, and aromatic cumin, each bite bursts with irresistible Tex-Mex flair. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these tender-crisp veggies make a perfect guilt-free side dish or main course when served with whole-grain tortillas or brown rice. With a light drizzle of olive oil and fresh cilantro garnish, this low-sodium, nutrient-rich dish is sure to become your go-to option for a wholesome, heart-friendly meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Lime
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly. Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
Peel and slice the red onion into similar thin strips. Cut the zucchini into half-moons or long strips, depending on your preference.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onions and stir-fry them for 2-3 minutes until they become slightly translucent.
Add the bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Slice the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the vegetables while they cook. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle cumin powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt over the vegetables and mix well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the spices are fragrant and the vegetables are cooked through but still a bit crisp.
Remove from heat and transfer the sizzling fajita veggies to a serving dish.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the fajita veggies hot, with whole-grain tortillas or over brown rice for a delicious heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1798 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
