Southwest Vegetables Rice or Tortillas

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Southwest Vegetables Rice or Tortillas recipe is a quick and healthy way to bring Tex-Mex flair to your table. Packed with sautéed peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, protein-rich black beans, and a medley of spices including cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this versatile dish is perfect served over fluffy rice or wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s easily customizable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone craving a nutritious, flavor-packed meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish that will leave your taste buds delighted!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 large (diced) Green bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 1 medium (diced) Zucchini
• 1 cup (fresh or frozen) Corn kernels
• 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 4 servings Cooked rice or tortillas
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Cilantro
• 1 whole (cut into wedges for serving) Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for another 3 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 4

Add the corn kernels, black beans, and minced garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetable mixture. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the vegetable mixture over cooked rice or distribute evenly onto warm tortillas for wraps.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1509.4

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4450.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 46.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366.9mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1952.5mg	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: 21.6%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 66.3%