Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fajitas Recipe

Introduction

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fajitas are a simple and flavorful twist on the classic fajita. Roasting sweet potatoes and bell peppers brings out their natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with bold fajita spices. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
• 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• Tortillas, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the sliced sweet potatoes and bell peppers with olive oil and fajita seasoning until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the vegetables out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Warm the tortillas while the vegetables finish roasting. Serve the roasted sweet potatoes and peppers inside the tortillas with your favorite toppings like salsa, avocado, or sour cream.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of colorful bell peppers to make the dish more vibrant and flavorful.
• Add sliced onions to the vegetables before roasting for extra sweetness.
• For a protein boost, include black beans or grilled chicken.
• Substitute fajita seasoning with a homemade mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika for a fresher taste.

Storage

Store leftover roasted vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving. Tortillas are best stored separately and warmed fresh.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen sweet potatoes for this recipe?

While fresh sweet potatoes yield the best texture, frozen sweet potato cubes can be used. Adjust the roasting time slightly and ensure they are thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture.

What can I add to make these fajitas spicier?

To increase heat, add sliced jalapeños to the vegetables before roasting or sprinkle some cayenne pepper into the fajita seasoning mix.

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fajitas Recipe

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This Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fajitas recipe offers a vibrant, flavorful vegetarian twist on the classic fajita, featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes and colorful bell peppers seasoned with a zesty fajita spice blend. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

• Author: Marco
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Vegetables

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), thinly sliced

Spices

• 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (typically a blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper)
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

Serving

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to roast the vegetables perfectly.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and thinly slice the sweet potatoes. Thinly slice the bell peppers into strips to match the texture and cooking time of the sweet potatoes.
3. Season the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the sliced sweet potatoes and bell peppers with olive oil and fajita seasoning until everything is evenly coated.
4. Spread on Baking Sheet: Arrange the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
5. Roast the Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the peppers are slightly charred.
6. Warm the Tortillas: While the vegetables roast, heat the tortillas in the oven wrapped in foil or on a dry skillet until warm and pliable.
7. Assemble the Fajitas: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and serve warm in the tortillas using tongs or a spoon.
8. Add Optional Toppings: Enhance your fajitas with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.

Notes

• Feel free to customize the fajita seasoning to your taste by adjusting the spice levels or adding smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
• For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
• Adding sliced onions or mushrooms can enrich the flavor and texture of the fajitas.
• Leftover roasted vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
• If you like a little char, broil the vegetables for 1-2 minutes at the end of roasting, watching carefully to avoid burning.

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