Exquisite Mexican Vegetable Delight with Exotic Spices

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This delightful dish combines a variety of fresh vegetables with exotic spices, delivering a taste profile that is both vibrant and comforting. The use of traditional Mexican spices adds depth, while the combination of textures keeps each bite interesting.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup of mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
– 1 medium red onion, chopped
– 1 zucchini, chopped
– 1 cup of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
– 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon of chili powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Juice of 1 lime
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Optional: 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (for extra heat)

Instructions:
1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it’s fragrant.
3. Add the chopped mixed bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté these vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the corn kernels and black beans, mixing everything well.
5. Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat all the veggies with the spices.
6. Continue to cook for another 5-8 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the spices have melded nicely with the mixture.
7. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the top of the vegetables and give it a final stir.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
9. Remove from heat and serve the vegetable delight hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and optional jalapeños for extra heat.

This Exquisite Mexican Vegetable Delight makes a perfect side dish or a healthy main course. Serve it with warm tortillas, rice, or over a bed of greens for a complete meal.
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