Jul 14 2026

Carmen Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Our charbroiled sweet potato fajitas with seasonally-inspired vegetables and poblano rajas, red rice pilaf, half-smashed black beans, mexi-cheese, and red chile velvet sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fajitas

Half-smashed Black Beans

Method

Fajitas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and red onion into strips. Remove seeds from poblano peppers and slice them into strips.

  2. 2

    Char the Vegetables

    In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and poblano peppers with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and char the vegetables for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly caramelized.

Red Rice Pilaf

  1. 3

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids

    Add the long-grain rice to the pan, stirring to coat the rice with the oil mixture. Pour in vegetable broth and tomato sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

  3. 5

    Finish the Pilaf

    Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Half-smashed Black Beans

  1. 6

    Prepare the Beans

    In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

  2. 7

    Cook the Beans

    Add the canned black beans (drained and rinsed) to the skillet along with cumin and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through. Use a fork or potato masher to partially mash the beans, leaving some whole for texture.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Fajitas

    In a large serving platter, layer the charred vegetables, red rice pilaf, and half-smashed black beans. Top with mexi-cheese and drizzle with red chile velvet sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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