Southwest Vegetables Rice or Tortillas
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Southwest Vegetables Rice or Tortillas recipe is a quick and healthy way to bring Tex-Mex flair to your table. Packed with sautéed peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, protein-rich black beans, and a medley of spices including cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this versatile dish is perfect served over fluffy rice or wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s easily customizable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone craving a nutritious, flavor-packed meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish that will leave your taste buds delighted!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 large (diced) Green bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
- 1 medium (diced) Zucchini
- 1 cup (fresh or frozen) Corn kernels
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 4 servings Cooked rice or tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Cilantro
- 1 whole (cut into wedges for serving) Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Add the corn kernels, black beans, and minced garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetable mixture. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the vegetable mixture over cooked rice or distribute evenly onto warm tortillas for wraps.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4450 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1952 mg | 42% | |
*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.
