Delicious Vegetarian Fajita Healthy

Savor the vibrant flavors of these "Delicious Vegetarian Fajitas"—a healthy, colorful twist on a Tex-Mex classic! Packed with an array of fresh vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion, these fajitas are seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, chili powder, and cumin for a bold and zesty kick. Wrapped in warm whole wheat tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, each bite is a refreshing medley of taste and texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this 30-minute, plant-powered recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Customize with a dollop of Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative for added creaminess, and enjoy a meal that's hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
• 1 large Red onion
• 1 medium-sized Zucchini
• 200 grams Mushrooms
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 Whole wheat tortillas
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 Lime
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into thin strips.

Step 3

Clean the mushrooms and slice them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir well.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 9

Cook the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 10

While the vegetables are cooking, slice the avocado and chop the cilantro. Cut the lime into wedges.

Step 11

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

Step 12

To assemble, place a spoonful of the cooked vegetables onto each tortilla. Top with slices of avocado, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 13

If desired, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative for extra creaminess.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy vegetarian fajitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1643.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1931.6

Total Fat 86.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 4mg	0%
Sodium 5382.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.2g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 52.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 540.5mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4337.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 49.3%