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This fajita vegetables recipe packs a ton of flavor and is a great addition to Taco Tuesday, Mexican food night, meal prep, or anytime you want an easy veggie side dish. You only need a handful of simple ingredients and 15 minutes to make this!
Switch up your side dish routine with this easy recipe! Fajita veggies are your ticket to bringing bold, smoky, and fresh flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Plus, this recipe is budget-friendly, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep.
What Makes This Recipe Special?
- Chipotle-Inspired Flavor: If you always get the fajita veggies at Chipotle, you’re going to love the homemade version. This recipe channels the iconic taste you know and love.
- Simple Ingredients: No need for a gourmet pantry. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients, and they’re all easy to find!
- Quick and Versatile: This recipe is ready in 15 minutes and perfect for burritos, tacos, salads, rice bowls, or as a side dish.
- Healthy and Special Diet-Friendly: Packed with vitamins, fiber, and flavor, this dish suits a variety of diets. This recipe is naturally gluten free, paleo, vegan, low carb, and keto friendly!
Why This Recipe Works
The secret lies in the method. By cooking over medium-high heat, the vegetables achieve a tender-crisp texture with just the right amount of char, which adds a ton of flavor.
Ingredients
Breaking It Down
Ingredients Explained
In this section I explain the ingredients and give substitution ideas where applicable. For the full recipe (including the ingredient amounts), see the recipe card below.
- Olive oil – Or you can use any oil you like with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil.
- Red bell pepper and green bell pepper – This colorful mix pairs less sweet green bell peppers with sweeter red bell peppers. Feel free to use any color bell peppers you like.
- Yellow onion – For savory flavor and aroma.
- Garlic – Adds a ton of flavor!
- Salt and black pepper – These pantry-staple seasonings perfectly enhance the flavor of the bell peppers and onions.
Tip: Bump Up the Fajita Veggies Seasoning
I wanted to keep the seasonings for this side dish simple with just salt and pepper. But if you have a well-stocked pantry and you want to accentuate the vegetables’ natural sweetness, here’s what to add for a touch of spicy heat and earthy smokiness: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
How to Make This Fajita Vegetables Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the veggies. I like to try to cut them all around the same size and shape so they cook evenly.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil, and then the bell peppers, onion, salt, and black pepper, spreading the veggies out evenly in the skillet. Cook until they’re starting to soften and char in spots, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, and cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
- Enjoy! See those gorgeous char spots?! They lend a ton of flavor.
Storage
After cooling to room temperature, store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips to Make Fajita Vegetables Like a Pro
- Use High Heat: The key to that slight char is a hot pan. Avoid overcrowding so the vegetables don’t steam.
- Vary Your Veggies: Feel free to toss in other options like mushrooms, zucchini, or poblano peppers.
- Meal Prep Magic: Double the batch and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat Like a Pro: Use a hot skillet for reheating to restore that tender-crisp texture; microwaves work in a pinch, but may make them softer.
What to Serve with This Fajita Vegetables Recipe
You’re only limited by your imagination, but here are a few main courses that pair really well with fajita veggies as a side dish:
- Copycat Chipotle Chicken
- Chicken Meal Prep Burritos
- Crockpot Enchiladas (Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole)
- Taco Pie (Kid-Friendly!)
FAQs
Of course! Red onions add a sweeter taste than yellow cooking onions. Additionally, swap out the green bell pepper for yellow, orange, or another red bell pepper to bump up the sweetness.
Not at all. However, if you want some heat, add chili powder, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
Yes! Toss the veggies with oil and seasoning, then cook them in a grill basket for a smoky twist.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper de-seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper de-seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil, and then the bell peppers, onion, salt, and black pepper, spreading the veggies out evenly in the skillet. Cook until they're starting to soften and char in spots, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, and cook 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
Notes
Nutrition
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