There's no need to buy seasoning packets when you can make your own homemade fajita seasoning mix! Use the following recipe to make these Sweet & Spicy Mango Fajitas.
Love Affair with Mangoes
Champagne mangoes are heeeere! I knew they'd be in season again soon, so I've been stalking Whole Foods waiting for the glorious day when there's a huge crate of them front and center in the produce section. Every week, I've been disappointed. And last week, I was prepared to be disappointed again when I didn't see that big huge crate, but I managed to find the champagne mangoes in a small crate at the back of the produce section.
Then I did a little dance. And for once it wasn't because of the peppy instrumental version of "Big Country" playing over the PA system. No, it was because I finally had my precious champagne mangoes and I could make my Sweet & Spicy Mango Fajitas.
I keep a huge running list of recipe ideas on my computer and mango fajitas has been on there for at least a year now. Oh sure, I could have made them with regular mangoes, but I wanted to wait for the champagne mangoes because: a) they're cheaper than regular mangoes when they're in season, b) they're tastier than regular mangoes, and c) I have never bought a bad champagne mango, but it seems like every other regular mango I buy is brown in the middle.
Make Your Own Seasoning
In addition to the mangoes, I added red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and jalapeño for a little kick; I seasoned them with a homemade fajita seasoning mix I've been using for about a year now. Although those pre-made seasoning packets are handy, they're also expensive for what you're getting and full of unnecessary ingredients like corn syrup, corn starch (I don't think this is needed when you're making veggie fajitas, so I leave it out), and artificial colors. I'm including my fajita seasoning recipe here; it makes more than you'll need for these fajitas, but you can put it in a bag or container and keep it for several months-it's good for any veggie fajita recipe, not just this one!
I had really high expectations for this recipe. Sometimes I'm not sure how a dish will turn out, but I just knew this one would be delicious. Because: mangoes! Luckily, it did not disappoint. And then I did another little dance: the tasty fajita dance.*
*Which is basically the robot because that's the only dance I know how to do.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 mangoes, peeled and cubed (use champagne mangoes if you can find them)
- about 8 medium tortillas, warmed
- coarsely chopped cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add fajita seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add red pepper, zucchini, and jalapeño; cook about 5 minutes more, or until veggies are just starting to brown. Stir in mangoes.
- Serve on tortillas with cilantro, lime wedges, queso fresco and salsa.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
- 2 ½ teaspoon crushed vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Store in zip-top bag, jar, or resealable container.
Brenda Williams says
You have introduced me to more things, that I had never heard of in my life. I LOVE IT!!!
Thank you.
Ange says
I added black beans to this recipe and it is amazing. Soooooo tasty! I can't get over the flavour.
Kiersten says
I thought about adding black beans too! I'm glad to hear it worked out. 🙂
Erin says
Oh my goodness, these were divine! I added chicken for my sister, but it didn't need it, of course. They were amazing! The seasoning was great, and so nice to have ready for the next time I make these because there WILL be a next time (it takes a lot for me to make something twice but this has made the short list).
Kiersten says
I'm the same way--I hardly ever make anything twice! So I take that as a big compliment. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed them!
Kate says
Hello!
I made this for tea tonight and oh my it was delicious!!! I've only ever used mango in a non-dessert way to make mango chutney so this was a wonderfully different tea for us! Will definitely be adding it to the repertoire! I'm currently in end of year exams at uni so how quick this meal is to make was a bonus as well! Thanks! :))
Kiersten says
Thank you for your comment--I'm glad it turned out well! 🙂
Bonnie says
Another mango recipe! Yes!!! Okay, I'm officially stalking your blog tonight. 🙂
Kiersten says
You can totally stalk my blog! I am okay with that! 🙂
Meg van der Kruik says
Can we do the robot dance together some day?! I am PRETTY good at it! Robot dance off;)
Kiersten Frase says
I'll totally win because no one is as stiff and awkward as I am. NO ONE!!!!
Megan says
Great recipe!