Looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your routine? We think you’ll like this vegetarian fajita made with sweet Ontario Greenhouse-grown peppers, with black beans, corn, red onion and cilantro. It’s perfect for a fast weekday meal!
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
1 cup (250 mL) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (250 mL) corn kernels
¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped cilantro
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
Fajitas
3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
¾ tsp (4 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Ontario Greenhouse green pepper, quartered and seeded
1 Ontario Greenhouse yellow pepper, quartered and seeded
1 Ontario Greenhouse red pepper, quartered and seeded
1 red onion, sliced into rings
8 small flour tortillas
⅓ cup (75 mL) sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) shredded pepper Jack cheese
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Fajitas
Assembly
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Per Serving (2 fajitas): Calories 676, Fat 26g, Cholesterol 33mg, Sodium 678mg, Carbohydrates 68g, Fibre 6g, Sugar 9g, Protein 24g