Joe Roshkovsky
Vegetable Fajitas: A Flavorful Fiesta of Fresh Veggies
Vegetable Fajitas are a vibrant and healthy dish that burst with colors and flavors. This Mexican-inspired recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a gathering with friends. Packed with fresh vegetables, fragrant spices, and a hint of lime, these fajitas are sure to impress. Serve them with warm tortillas, guacamole, and salsa for a complete fiesta experience.
Ingredients:
For the fajitas:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Juice of 1 lime
For serving:
– Flour or corn tortillas
– Fresh cilantro, chopped
– Guacamole
– Salsa
– Sour cream
– Lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow it to heat up.
2. Sauté the vegetables: Add the bell peppers, red onion, zucchinis, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
3. Add the garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are well-coated with the spices and aromatic.
4. Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the vegetables, stirring well to combine. Remove from heat.
5. Warm the tortillas: While the vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warm.
6. Assemble the fajitas: Serve the sautéed vegetables in the warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice as desired.
7. Serve immediately: Enjoy these delicious Vegetable Fajitas hot, sharing the flavorful fiesta with family and friends!
