Corn and Black Bean Fajitas (Easy!)
These sizzling black bean fajitas feature sweet corn, zesty flavors, and optional mushrooms. So quick, healthy, and satisfying. Plus everyone can add their own favorite toppings!
Servings: 12 medium fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 bell peppers (any color)
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn
- 30 oz. canned black beans*
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 12 medium tortillas (flour, whole grain, or corn)
Toppings of choice:
- Guacamole, avocado, dairy-free cheese, salsa, lime juice, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and bell peppers (stems and seeds removed). Clean the mushrooms. Then halve and slice them. Set aside.
- In an extra-large pan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding a splash more as needed.)
- Then add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and taco seasoning to the pan. Sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
- When the veggies have softened, add the garlic. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the sweet corn and black beans (rinsed and drained). Stir to combine, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Serve on warmed tortillas with your toppings of choice.
Notes
*Black beans: 30 oz. equals two 15-ounce cans. If you prefer to cook your own from scratch, use about 3 cups cooked beans.
Sweet corn: Either frozen, canned, or freshly cooked works great. If using canned, one 15-ounce can will work.
Make it spicy: This recipe is mild so spice it up with jalapeño, a pinch of cayenne pepper, chipotle, or hot sauce for serving.
For gluten-free: Use GF tortillas.
For oil-free: The fajita mixture is oil-free, so ensure your tortillas are made with no oil. (Or omit the tortillas and create a rice bowl instead.)
Yield: Recipe makes about 8 cups fajita mixture. (It's a fairly large batch so reduce if desired.) For us, this makes about 12 fajitas, using 7" tortillas and 2/3 cup fajita mixture in each one. It serves about 5 people.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 193 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 437 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 1044 IU | Vitamin C: 43 mg | Calcium: 75 mg | Iron: 3 mg
