
Gluten-free · Mexican · 30 min
Black Bean & Bell Pepper Fajitas with Guacamole
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 634 kcal / serving
A quick, veggie-forward fajita filling with creamy guacamole and bright lime. The peppers feel crisp and the beans add heft, making it a satisfying weeknight option.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- 1 (15 oz) canblack beans
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1lime
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumred onion
- 4small flour tortillas
- 1yellow bell pepper
- avocados
- limes
- red bell peppers
- yellow bell peppers
- red onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
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Produce
- 1avocado
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1lime
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumred onion
- 1yellow bell pepper
- avocados
- limes
- red bell peppers
- yellow bell peppers
- red onions
Bakery & bread
- 4small flour tortillas
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (15 oz) canblack beans
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| black beans | 1 (15 oz) can | 2 (15 oz) cans | 3 (15 oz) cans |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 ½ small bunches |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| lime | 1 | ||
| red bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| small flour tortillas | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| yellow bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Rinse and dry the bell peppers, then remove seeds and slice into thin strips. Transfer to a bowl.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half rings; add to the pepper bowl and set aside half of the garlic for the guacamole.
- Halve the avocados and scoop the flesh into a separate bowl with the minced garlic; reserve half the garlic for the guacamole if desired.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with a small amount of coconut oil.
- Add the peppers, onion, and minced garlic from the bowl; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan, the oven, or the microwave if desired.
- Stir the beans into the skillet with vegetables; season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth; fold in chopped cilantro reserved for garnish and set aside.
- Cut the remaining lime into wedges for squeezing at the table, then assemble by spooning fajita filling into tortillas and topping with guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Two tips
- Leftover filling keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days. Reheat before serving.
- If you have sour cream or shredded cheese, add a small dollop or sprinkle to finish the fajitas for a lighter option.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 634 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 85 g
- Fat
- 27 g
- Fiber
- 25 g
- Sodium
- 904 mg
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