- This skillet casserole can be made ahead for quick, satisfying meals—and it serves eight.
- You’ll love the addition of the sweet potato, which adds fiber and beta-carotene.
- You may opt for a milder chile, and removing the seeds will reduce the heat.
Our Veggie Fajita Casserole is perfect for Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or any other night of the week! This meal is packed with gut-healthy fiber from mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and sweet potatoes—not to mention all of the vitamins and minerals you get. It is kickin’ with flavor from the seasoning mix, smoky paprika, pepper Jack cheese and tomatoes with chiles. The tortillas on top add the perfect bit of roasted corn flavor, and the creamy avocado and sour cream toppings are a must. Add the fresh cilantro and lime for brightness, and you’ve got yourself a winning dinner. Keep reading for our expert tips on what to serve this with, how to cut the heat if it’s too much spice and more.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- Serrano peppers are spicier than jalapeños. So if you prefer a milder flavor, feel free to substitute them or use half the amount. Additionally, removing the hot seeds can help.
- To save time on preparation, you can use precut sweet potatoes.
- This recipe includes Rotel tomatoes, which is a mix of diced tomatoes and chiles, but you can substitute it with a chunky salsa if you prefer.
- You can also replace the sweet potatoes with butternut squash, and use Monterey Jack or mozzarella instead of the pepper Jack cheese.
Nutrition Notes
- Cremini mushrooms are a low-carbohydrate option for meatless meals. They contain prebiotic fiber, which means that they feed the good bacteria in your gut to help keep your microbiome healthy. They also contain some B vitamins for metabolic health, and if they are grown in ultraviolet light, they will also have vitamin D.
- Bell peppers have more vitamin C than an orange, but some of that is lost in the cooking process. Don’t worry, though, because they also have beta-carotene, which is converted in the body to vitamin A—essential for immunity and reproductive health.
- Sweet potatoes also have beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, which can help protect against cellular damage. They are also another source of fiber, important for digestive health and regularity, in this dish.
