Heart-Healthy Vegetable Fajitas
Flavorful, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, these Heart-Healthy Vegetable Fajitas are everything you need for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this recipe features a colorful medley of sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika for a bold, smoky kick. Wrapped in whole-wheat tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, protein-rich low-sodium black beans, and fresh cilantro, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy all the classic fajita flavors while supporting your heart health. With only 30 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is truly a delicious and nutritious win for your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 6 small Whole-wheat tortillas
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 1 cup Low-sodium black beans
Instructions
Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips. Do the same with the red onion and zucchini. Clean and slice the mushrooms.
Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables with the spices.
Drizzle the lime juice over the vegetable mixture and give it a quick toss. Remove from heat.
Warm the whole-wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Mash the avocado and set it aside to use as a topping.
To assemble, fill each tortilla with a portion of the cooked vegetables, a spoonful of black beans, and a dollop of mashed avocado. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy vegetable fajitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 77.1 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3428 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.6 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.3 g | 205% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4330 mg | 92% | |
*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.
