Rainbow Veggie Chickpea Fajitas (Printable Version)

Roasted bell peppers, chickpeas, and zucchini with guac yogurt drizzle for a colorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables and Chickpeas

01 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large red onion, sliced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Fajita Seasoning

09 - 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for additional heat
15 - 1 teaspoon salt
16 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Guacamole Yogurt Drizzle

17 - 1 ripe avocado
18 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
21 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 0.25 teaspoon salt

→ To Serve

23 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, gluten-free if needed
24 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
25 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced bell peppers, onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil and add all fajita seasoning ingredients. Toss until vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with seasoning mixture.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetable and chickpea mixture in an even single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
04 - Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and edges begin to caramelize.
05 - While vegetables roast, mash avocado in a small bowl. Fold in Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Stir until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
06 - Heat tortillas according to package directions until warm and pliable.
07 - Fill each warm tortilla with roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle generously with guacamole yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor as the vegetables caramelize together.
  • The guac yogurt drizzle is secretly magical—it's creamy, tangy, and makes you feel like you're eating something fancier than it actually is.
  • You can throw this together in under an hour, even on nights when you're exhausted and the kitchen feels like the last place you want to be.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of stirring halfway through roasting—the bottom layer needs to turn over so it caramelizes instead of steaming.
  • If your avocado isn't perfectly ripe, the drizzle will be grainy and disappointing; ripe is when it gives slightly to thumb pressure.
  • Spread your vegetables in a single layer, not piled on top of each other, or you'll steam them instead of roasting them into sweet, tender perfection.
03 -
  • Pat your chickpeas extra dry with a paper towel before roasting so they get crispy edges instead of staying soft and steamed.
  • Don't skip the halfway stir—it's the difference between caramelized, glossy vegetables and pale ones that taste more boiled than roasted.
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