By Madison Maxwell and Jennifer Dackor
Quick and healthy Black Bean Hummus fajitas are the perfect addition to your weekday dinner menu during the busy back-to-school season. We recommend loading them up with fresh zucchini, squash and peppers from the last of the summer’s bounty. This basic recipe is mild and kid-friendly but can be customized to a preferred level of heat with your favorite hot sauce. Serves 2 – 4.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ sm. white onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 med. green pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 med. zucchini, sliced into 1/8 in. half moons
- 1 med. yellow squash, sliced into 1/8 in. half moons
- 1 tbsp. high quality taco seasoning (we recommend Spicely brand)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tub Roots Black Bean Hummus
- 8 whole wheat taco shells
- 1 lime, sliced
- OPTIONAL: Extra firm tofu and additional taco seasoning
- OPTIONAL: Hot sauce
Preparation:
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and green pepper, saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and yellow squash. Saute for another 5 minutes. If desired, add small cubes of extra firm tofu and a squirt of fresh lime.
- Add ¼ cup water and 1 tbsp. taco seasoning. If using tofu add 1 additional tbsp. of taco seasoning.
- Simmer until liquid cooks down and everything is coated with seasoning blend.
- Slather warmed whole wheat taco shells with a generous portion of Roots Black Bean hummus and add seasoned vegetable blend. Serve with slice of fresh lime.
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Roots Hummus is handcrafted in small batches by chefs in Asheville’s River Arts District. Only the simplest, freshest, and purest ingredients are used to create both traditional hummus recipes and unique flavors such as Mango Sriracha, Thai Coconut Curry, and Lima Bean. Roots is often referred to as “The Microbrew of Hummus” because of the remarkable quality and artisanal nature of their products.
Roots was founded on the philosophy that community health and sustainability begins with food. As part of their sustainable business model they recycle, compost, and provide all team members with a certified living wage. A portion of every Roots hummus purchase goes to support school gardens and outdoor-based curricula through Roots’ non-profit, the Roots Foundation.
All Roots products are non-GMO verified, gluten-free, vegan, and free of preservatives. You can find Roots in markets throughout the Southeast including Publix, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods Market, Ingles, and Earth Fare.
