(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the table. Traditional dishes and new twists on classics can be equally satisfying whether you’re feeding your nearest and dearest or hosting the entire neighborhood.
Start with these Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas for a plant-forward spin on a popular dish that features sauteed apples, peppers, zucchini, jicama, onion and jalapeno. The craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples – a leading apple variety available at Whole Foods and other major grocery stores – shine both in the mixture of sauteed produce and sliced raw into sticks for a crunchy finish with added sweetness. Plus, their flesh remains whiter longer, even after slicing, so this dish looks as good as it tastes.
These moments among friends and family can be uplifted with the aroma and flavor of Envy Apples that offer an invitation to savor special occasions. Their balanced sweetness provides the ultimate apple experience from holidays and family gatherings to quiet evenings at home.
To find more recipes for family meals and beyond, visit EnvyApple.com.
Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas
1 bell pepper, sliced, seeds removed
1 zucchini, sliced
1 small jicama, sliced
3 Envy Apples, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 jalapeno, sliced, seeds removed
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 sprigs fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
salt, to taste (optional)
pepper, to taste (optional)
1 cup cooked black beans
1 lime
3 sprigs fresh cilantro
4 small flour tortillas
In skillet over high heat, saute bell pepper, zucchini, jicama and half the apple slices. Set aside.
In same hot skillet, saute onions, jalapenos and garlic until lightly caramelized. Combine with sauteed apple mixture. Season with cumin and oregano. Add chili powder and salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
Add cooked black beans to saute mixture. Top with squeeze of lime. Garnish with cilantro and remaining raw apple slices.
Serve with tortillas.
Source: Envy Apples
