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Veggie Pinto Bean Fajita Tacos with Cilantro Chile Marinade - Vegan Fajitas
Veggie Pinto Bean Fajita Tacos with Cilantro Chile Marinade. Amazing Fajita Marinade for veggies and Beans. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Vegetarian Fajita Recipe. Easily doubled.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
Fajita dressing:
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 3 tbsp chopped onion or scant 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 to 1 hot green chile
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp or more cayenne
- a generous dash of black pepper
- 1/3 to 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp or more fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp or more water
Veggies and Beans:
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 15 oz can pinto beans or other beans or chickpeas drained and washed or 1.5 cups cooked
Other:
- Tacos or tortillas
- avocado
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients under marinade in a small blender until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add the sliced veggies. Add half of the marinade and toss well. In another bowl add the beans and the remaining marinade and toss well. Let sit in the refrigerator for 15 mins to half an hour.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a tsp of oil. Remove veggies from the marinade and add to the skillet. Cook until tender. Add a dash of chipotle pepper powder for smokyness towards the end. Cook a min longer to sear the veggies. Transfer to a bowl.
- Transfer the beans and the marinade into the same skillet. Add any leftover marinade from the veggie bowl as well. Cook over medium heat until the marinade thickens. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
- Assemble the fajita tacos with warmed tacos or tortillas, generous helping of the grilled veggies and sizzling beans. Add some salsa, avocado slices or guacamole, a dash of black pepper, and lemon juice. Serve hot!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
826mg
(24%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1695IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
89.8mg
(100%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 826mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1695IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 89.8mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.