Vegetable Fajita Tacos
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Vegetable Fajita Tacos
Description
This recipe for Vegetable Fajita Tacos uses thinly sliced red and green bell peppers and red onion, sautéed in vegetable oil with minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cooking on medium-high heat softens the vegetables while allowing slight charring to develop, contributing smoky undertones. Adding rinsed black beans near the end warms them through and adds protein and creaminess to the filling.
Heating corn tortillas separately ensures they are pliable for folding and can be slightly toasted for texture. The fajita filling is spooned into warmed tortillas and garnished with optional lime juice and minced cilantro to brighten and add fresh herbal notes.
This dish suits a quick vegetarian or vegan meal and can be customized with preferred toppings. The sautéed vegetables maintain some bite while being tender, balancing well with the soft tortillas and beans for a satisfying taco experience.
Even slicing promotes even cooking throughout. Using a cast-iron skillet can enhance the char and flavor, but a standard sauté pan works well. Cooking time may be adjusted to preference for vegetable tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning depending on your spice preference
- 1 black beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
- 6 to 8 corn tortillas
- lime juice for serving (optional
- cilantro for garnish (optional, minced
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- Add the bell peppers, garlic, onion, and taco seasoning and saute for 10 minutes or until bell peppers become tender, mixing regularly.
- Stir in the black beans and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until beans are warmed through.
- Toast the corn tortillas on a skillet or warm them in a microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with the fajita filling and top with optional garnishes.
Notes
- Slice all vegetables evenly for consistent cooking and texture.
- Using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve authentic charred flavors on the vegetables.
- Adjust cooking time depending on how tender or crisp you prefer the sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6to 8 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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