Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Vegetarian Mexican Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with fresh veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and corn, and protein-packed black beans, this dish is seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, delivering the essence of Mexican cuisine in every bite. Finished with a zesty splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this stir fry is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it on its own, wrap it in warm tortillas, or pair it with rice for a hearty dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is both nutritious and satisfying, and easily customizable with optional toppings like avocado or queso fresco to suit your personal cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, sliced Red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced Green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced Yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced Zucchini
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 0 Optional toppings (avocado, queso fresco, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the sliced red and green bell peppers, yellow onion, and zucchini. Stir fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize slightly.

Step 3

Stir in the corn kernels, black beans, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Mix well to ensure the spices coat everything evenly and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Drizzle fresh lime juice over the stir fry and toss to combine.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Serve the stir fry hot as is, or pair it with rice, tortillas, or your favorite toppings like diced avocado or crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.1

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3730.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 23.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230.5mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2030.9mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 49.1%