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    Oh My Veggies » Cooking Tips & Hints

    Sweet and Spicy Mango Fajitas (Homemade Seasoning Mix)

    Published: Mar 6, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Sweet & Spicy Mango FajitasThere'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.

    Champagne Mangoes
    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.

    Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

    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!

    Sweet & Spicy Mango Fajitas
    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

    Sweet & Spicy Mango Fajitas Recipe

    Sweet and Spicy Mango Fajitas

    These Sweet and Spicy Mango Fajitas make a quick Meatless Monday dinner. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, queso fresco and your other favorite fajita toppings.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: meatless fajitas, Sweet and Spicy Mango Fajitas
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp 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
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    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

    Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2251IUVitamin C: 91mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
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    Recipe

    Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix Recipe

    Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix

    There's no need to buy packets of fajita seasoning at the grocery store when you can make your own! Adapted from Food.com's
    Fajita Seasoning Mix.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Course: Condiment, Sauces, Dips & Dressings
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: fajita seasoning, Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 44kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tbsp salt
    • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tbsp white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
    • 2 ½ tsp crushed vegetable bouillon cube
    • 1 ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
    • ½ tsp ground cumin
    • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Store in zip-top bag, jar, or resealable container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2338mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2192IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Brenda Williams says

      March 30, 2013 at 9:01 am

      You have introduced me to more things, that I had never heard of in my life. I LOVE IT!!!
      Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Ange says

      April 12, 2013 at 2:21 am

      I added black beans to this recipe and it is amazing. Soooooo tasty! I can't get over the flavour.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        April 12, 2013 at 7:02 pm

        I thought about adding black beans too! I'm glad to hear it worked out. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Erin says

      May 07, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      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).

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        May 08, 2013 at 8:02 pm

        I'm the same way--I hardly ever make anything twice! So I take that as a big compliment. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Kate says

      May 28, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      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! :))

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        May 28, 2013 at 6:50 pm

        Thank you for your comment--I'm glad it turned out well! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bonnie says

      July 09, 2013 at 1:20 am

      Another mango recipe! Yes!!! Okay, I'm officially stalking your blog tonight. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        July 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

        You can totally stalk my blog! I am okay with that! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Meg van der Kruik says

      March 27, 2014 at 1:13 am

      Can we do the robot dance together some day?! I am PRETTY good at it! Robot dance off;)

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        March 27, 2014 at 5:12 pm

        I'll totally win because no one is as stiff and awkward as I am. NO ONE!!!!

        Reply
    7. Megan says

      November 17, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Great recipe!

      Reply
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