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white plate with chickpea butternut squash fajitas on gray counter with fresh avocado and lime
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Chickpea Butternut Squash Fajitas (Freezer-Friendly)

Chickpea butternut squash fajitas are a tasty remix on the classic. With tender roasted butternut squash, bell peppers, red onions and chickpeas tossed in a flavorful homemade fajita seasoning, they're simple to prep and work great as a freezer meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 352kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder see note 1
  • 1.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 4 cups butternut squash cut into ½ inch cubes; see note 2
  • 19 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 red onion sliced into ½ inch strips
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup see note 3
  • 1 lime juiced

To Serve

  • tortillas
  • Greek yogurt
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa

Instructions

  • Pre-heat: Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Prepare seasoning- In a small bowl, stir together the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
  • Combine ingredients- In a large bowl, toss together the butternut squash cubes, chickpeas, red onion, bell peppers, maple syrup, lime juice and olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning over, and toss until evenly coated.
  • Cook- Spread mixture evenly on 1-2 sheet pans, then bake at 425°F for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Serve- Spoon filling into tortillas and top with avocado, coconut yogurt, salsa, or your favorite fajita toppings.
    white plate with chickpea butternut squash fajitas on gray counter with fresh avocado and lime

Notes

Nutritional Information: 2 small fajitas, includes tortillas but not additional toppings
1- use a mild paprika-based chili powder blend
2- butternut squash may be swapped for sweet potato cubes; adjust cook time as needed
3- you can use your favorite liquid sweetener such as honey
Freezer meal
  1. Assemble all ingredients in a gallon-sized freezer bag or 3 quart meal prep container. Label container with recipe name, date, and cook directions.
  2. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  3. Allow to thaw in the fridge for 48 hours.
  4. Spread out on 1-2 sheet pans, and cook as directed above.
Leftovers
  1. Cool completely, then portion out into an air tight container.
  2. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  3. Reheat in a frying pan over medium heat, using tongs to stir up, until steaming hot.
  4. Do not reheat more than once.

Nutrition

Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 761mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g