
Colorful Vegetable Fajitas Recipe
Colorful vegetable fajitas represent a favorite weekday meal option with the flexibility to add jalapeño peppers or super hot salsa for customized heat levels that suit individual preferences. This vibrant preparation showcases fresh vegetables while allowing complete control over spice intensity through optional heat additions. The colorful presentation makes these visually appealing while the weekday practicality ensures these work for regular meal planning.

This vegetable fajita recipe is a favorite weekday meal of mine. You may add jalapeño peppers or super hot salsa in this recipe if you like your food fiery hot.
Ingredients
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 yellow squash, halved and sliced into strips
½ cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven. Turn the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic; stir to coat with oil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir squash into vegetables. Stir in salsa, cumin, and salt. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Spoon vegetable mixture evenly down the centers of warm tortillas, and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Roll up tortillas, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
531 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
65g | Carbs |
18g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 531 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
Sodium 1111mg | 48% |
Total Carbohydrate 65g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 18g | 35% |
Vitamin C 74mg | 82% |
Calcium 285mg | 22% |
Iron 5mg | 25% |
Potassium 558mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.