Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Fajitas Recipes Veggie Fajitas 5.0 (5) 2 Reviews These veggie fajitas are packed with sweet bell pepper and red onion. Creamy avocado and warm tortillas complete the meal. The veggies alone make a great meal-prep recipe to have on hand. Serve them over rice, or heat them up over tortilla chips topped with melting cheese. To get a little char on your tortillas, place them over a medium gas flame and cook until darkened in spots, flipping once. Place on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. By Liv Dansky Liv Dansky Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 20, 2023 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 small multicolored bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish 1/4 cup lime juice 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese 2 small avocados, thinly sliced Directions Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, about 12 minutes. Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Stir in black beans, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until the beans are heated through and the spices coat the vegetables, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice. Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Divide the mixture among tortillas; top with cotija and avocado. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek Frequently Asked Questions Are black beans healthy? Beans, in general, are nutritious little packages loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Eating black beans has been shown to improve gut health, boost immunity and reduce inflammation—which means they may help reduce the risk of chronic disease, including heart disease and cancer. The fiber in beans may help reduce cholesterol. And the fiber-protein combo in beans may help stabilize blood sugar. Is avocado good for you? Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Altogether, this provides a healthy package that has been linked with a lower rate of heart disease, enhanced brain function and improved gut health. The type of monounsaturated fat in avocados—oleic acid—has been linked with decreasing fat storage when eaten in adequate amounts. What vegetables should I use for Veggie Fajitas? We use multicolored bell peppers, red onion and no-salt-added black beans for our veggie fajitas, but feel free to use poblano peppers for some heat and no-salt-added pinto beans as a substitute for the black beans. Can I use any type of tortillas for Veggie Fajitas? We recommend using corn tortillas for their hearty flavor, which works well with the veggie fajitas. Use your favorite store-bought brand or homemade corn tortillas. You can use flour tortillas if you prefer, but note that using flour tortillas will alter the nutritional profile of the recipe. What can I serve with Veggie Fajitas? Fajitas are delicious on their own with warm corn tortillas, but the veggies are also a great meal-prep recipe to have on hand. Serve the veggies over Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice) or Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice. Try heating them up over tortilla chips topped with melted cheese for nachos! Serve the veggie fajita nachos with Fresh Tomato Salsa, Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa or Roasted Tomatillo Salsa on the side. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez EatingWell.com, December 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 427 Calories 23g Fat 49g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1 cup vegetables, 1/3 avocado & 2 tortillas Calories 427 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 16g 57% Total Sugars 5g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 23g 30% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 141µg Vitamin C 77mg 86% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 5mg 32% Folate 152µg Vitamin K 33µg Sodium 343mg 15% Calcium 156mg 12% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 106mg 25% Potassium 1005mg 21% Zinc 2mg 20% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.