Easy Black Bean Fajitas with Veggies and Corn

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These corn and refried black bean fajitas are the best vegetable fajitas you’ll eat! Simple to make in only 15 minutes, this healthy meal and delicious vegetarian Mexican recipe is something the whole family can enjoy!

In the mood for a very palatable dinner recipe? This black bean fajitas recipe is made with tender and red or green bell peppers, sweet corn, taco seasoning, corn tortillas, black beans, and red onion with an array of toppings you will swoon over.

Colorful, healthy, and unbelievably easy, these veggie fajitas are exactly what you didn’t know you needed in your life. We like to top our fajitas with various favorite toppings such as sour cream, lime juice, creamy avocado or homemade guacamole, and fresh cilantro – but you can choose any toppings you like!

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You can imagine the scents of the bright citrus and coriander leaves over a bed of these fajitas.

I love that these vegetable fajitas are super easy to customize with a simple vegan option! Naturally gluten-free and wholesome, this fajita recipe is perfect for when you’re looking for an easy and healthy dinner recipe, hosting a party, having game nights, or just looking for something that tastes like the vegetarian fajitas from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Family-friendly and crowd-pleaser in our homes, these fajitas are just fun to make! This recipe is truly a great way to bring the entire family together to enjoy delicious refried bean fajitas. Want to think outside the box? The options for extra veggies in the fajita mix are truly endless!

We don’t know about you, but the combination of fresh vegetables and easy recipes equals perfection in our eyes. This recipe is exactly that– an easy and mouthwatering recipe with fresh or frozen veggies.

👩🏽‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

• Easy to Make: These corn and black bean fajitas take only 15 minutes from start to finish! Can you believe that? With some simple ingredients and veggies, you will have effortless fajita veggies in no time.
• Healthy: Since these fajitas are filled with vegetables, refried black beans that are filled with protein, and gluten-free tortillas, this recipe is definitely considered healthy! Keep it vegan by using dairy-free cheese or no cheese at all.
• Kid-Friendly: The kids will enjoy these homemade fajitas because they taste SO good! Toddlers and young children can easily eat this recipe.
• Versatile: Since there are so many options for roasted vegetables and fresh ingredients, these fajitas are super easy to customize to perfection to fit your needs. You can even omit the tortillas and turn this into a black bean fajita bowl recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

This recipe calls for just a handful of simple ingredients, all of which are super easy to find in most local grocery stores.

• Beans: For this recipe, we used a can of vegetarian refried black beans. Creamy and savory, beans are a great source of fiber, protein, and nutrients for the boost of energy you need for your days.
• Taco Seasoning: For taco seasoning, I like to make my own or use store bought when I’m on a time-crunch. You can easily make your own homemade fajita seasoning mix using chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if you like things a little spicy).
• Bell Peppers: I used frozen bell peppers, but feel free to use freshly diced or sliced red bell pepper, orange, or yellow bell peppers.
• Corn: I also used frozen corn for this recipe, but you can easily use fresh corn.
• Tortillas: Since I wanted this recipe to be gluten-free with additional flavors, I used corn tortillas. Feel free to use whole wheat flour tortillas if you are not gluten-free.
• Salsa: Just a jar of store bought salsa or your homemade salsa will do the trick for these fajitas. The salsa adds a nice flavors of freshness to this recipe! You can also use pico de gallo!
• Optional Toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, or your favorite vegan friendly toppings will all work!

📖 Variations

• Additional Flavors: Feel free to add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, or sliced mushrooms for a different vegetable mixture.
• Extra Protein and Fiber: Looking for more nutrients? Add wilted spinach, kale, squash, extra beans, tofu, or soy curls.
• Cheeses: Don’t want to add shredded Mexican cheese blend? Instead, experiment with Cotija or fresco cheeses. Use a vegan cheese to make these vegan friendly!

🍽 Equipment

• Cutting Board (if slicing veggies)
• Sharp Knife
• Large Skillets
• Small or Medium-Sized Bowl (if making your own fajita seasoning)

🔪 Instructions

Perfectly crispy, abundant in flavor, and so easy to make, you will love how simple it is to make these Mexican black bean fajitas!

Heat Beans: First, heat the refried beans over medium to medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet, then add the taco seasoning.

Cook Veggies: Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat the sour and peppers over medium heat. Add some taco seasoning to the vegetable mixture and allow the ingredients to simmer for about 10 minutes while stirring often.

Heat Tortillas & Assemble Fajitas: Heat the corn tortillas in the oven or microwave.

Finally, assemble your black bean and veggie fajitas. On one side of the tortilla, spread some refried black beans on it and then top with the vegetables and salsa. If using toppings, then top with cheese, guacamole, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if using. To make vegan fajitas, use a vegan cheese and sour cream or omit those ingredients altogether!

❓Recipe FAQs

🧊 How to Store

• Store in the Refrigerator: Store these black bean fajitas in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator. Keep the toppings, filling and tortillas in separate containers so they don’t get soggy.
• Freezer: Make a batch of these vegetable fajitas, then freeze the ingredients separately in the freezer for up to four months. I don’t recommend freezing the toppings, but the rest will freeze and reheat well.
• Reheat: If reheating from frozen, then allow the ingredients to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once the ingredients have thawed, proceed to cook the fajitas according to the recipe.

💭 Expert Tips

• You can use fresh or frozen veggies for these fajitas! Adjust the cooking time as needed depending on whether you use fresh or frozen – you want the veggies to be cooked through but still slightly crisp.
• The fajita filling is even better the next day! Enjoy this recipe as delicious leftovers.
• If your canned beans are too thick, use a few tablespoons of water to thin out the refried beans while cooking.

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