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Veggie Fajita Bowls
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Quick Dinners in Under 30! Veggie Fajita Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 727kcal

Ingredients

Zesty Lime Ranch Dressing

  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed and roughly chopped

Fajita Seasoning Blend

  • 3 teaspoons Grill Mates Roasted Garlic and Herb Blend
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 3 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For fajitas

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn
  • 2 small zucchini squashes
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 small red onion
  • 8 ounces packaged sliced portobello mushrooms
  • Additional peppers cilantro, etc. as garnish - optional

Instructions

Zesty Lime Ranch Dressing

  • Place all ingredients in blender
  • Blend until smooth and place in fridge until ready to use
  • Can be made a day in advance

Fajita Seasoning Blend

  • Whisk together ingredients in small bowl and set aside
  • Or store in airtight container until ready to use

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • Cook rice according to package directions (or rice cooker directions if using)
  • When rice is done add lime, cilantro and salt and stir to combine well

Fajitas

  • Slice peppers into strips (remove top, seeds and ribs)
  • Quarter zucchini lengthwise and chop into chunks (remove ends)
  • Shuck corn and use sharp knife to remove kernels
  • Remove ends and peel onion then cut into petals or chunks
  • Heat oil over medium high heat
  • Add peppers and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes
  • Add corn and zucchini and saute another 1-2 minutes
  • Add mushrooms and seasoning blend and continue to saute until desired tenderness (about 4-5 minutes)
  • Serve rice topped with veggies and drizzled with Zesty Lime Dressing

Nutrition

Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1790IU | Vitamin C: 70.3mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2.6mg