Tex Mex Veggies
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with this quick and easy Tex Mex Veggies recipe! Featuring a medley of fresh bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, black beans, and sweet corn, this colorful dish is perfectly seasoned with smoky cumin, paprika, and chili powder for an authentic Tex-Mex kick. Brightened with fresh lime juice and a garnish of cilantro, it's a versatile dish that can be served as a flavorful side, a hearty taco filling, or a satisfying topping over rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy, plant-based recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, bursting with bold spices and wholesome ingredients your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (sliced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (sliced) yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium (sliced into half-moons) zucchini
- 1 small (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 cup (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
- 1 medium (juiced) lime
- 0.25 cup (chopped, optional garnish) fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the black beans, corn kernels, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the veggies. Stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients with the spices.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to reach your desired tenderness.
Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy as a side dish, taco filling, or over rice for a wholesome Tex-Mex meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3719 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*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.
