Low Fat Vegetable Fajitas

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, these Low Fat Vegetable Fajitas are the ultimate healthy yet satisfying meal. Loaded with a vibrant medley of bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and button mushrooms, this recipe is seasoned with a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then finished with a zesty splash of lime juice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these fajitas are cooked in just 15 minutes using a single skillet and kept light with a spritz of olive oil spray. Served in soft, whole wheat tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, optional salsa, or creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, these fajitas are an easy and guilt-free way to enjoy all the bold, Tex-Mex flavors you crave. Ideal for low-fat diets, vegetarian meals, or anyone looking for a wholesome, delicious option!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 spritz Olive oil spray
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Button mushrooms
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 6 small Low-fat whole wheat tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional)
• 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 2

Cut the red onion into thin slices and slice the zucchini into half-moon shapes.

Step 3

Clean the mushrooms and slice them into thin pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add one spritz of olive oil spray to coat the pan.

Step 6

Add the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and spice mixture to the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables with the spices. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lime juice over the vegetables. Mix to combine.

Step 9

Warm the tortillas in a microwave or skillet according to package instructions.

Step 10

To assemble the fajitas, add a generous portion of the cooked vegetables to each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro and, if desired, salsa and non-fat Greek yogurt.

Step 11

Fold the tortillas around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious low-fat vegetable fajitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1399.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1149.3

Total Fat 15.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 3.9mg	0%
Sodium 5174.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 507.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2726.7mg	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: 11.6%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 71.0%