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    Home > Meal Type > Sides

    Fajita Veggies

    Updated: Jul 8th 2022 • Published: Feb 5th 2020 • 1 Comment

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    Fajita Veggies are a super versatile side dish, that are perfect for adding to so many meals.

    They make a quick and easy side dish that has so much flavor from very few ingredients - just six ingredients, including oil and salt! The veg is tender-crisp, and the colors stay bright.

    Fajita veggies often show up in the sizzling pan under your chosen protein at your favorite Mexican, or they are a popular addition to any Chipotle order! The perfect, healthy, delicious, colorful side dish!

    cooked and charred red yellow and green bell peppers

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    • What are Fajita Veggies?
    • What can I add fajita veggies to?
    • Tips for making fajita veggies
    • How to chop bell peppers
    • Can you add extra veggies?
    • Fajita Veggies - Simple Side Dish Recipe

    What are Fajita Veggies?

    Fajita veggies or fajita vegetables are a simple dish consisting of strips of sweet bell peppers and onions - cooked together over high heat until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred. Seasonings of garlic, salt, and oregano bring everything together.

    They are so easy to make and taste AMAZING! And they are great cooked in advance as well!

    Piled into your fajitas, they are a healthy addition plus give some added crunch. But these are for much more than fajitas! You can add them to so many other recipes or dishes! 

    What can I add fajita veggies to?

    Add your vegetables to:

    • Fajitas (obviously 😉 )
    • quesadillas
    • burritos
    • tacos
    • rice bowls
    • salads
    • pasta
    • nachos
    • grilled cheese
    • sandwiches
    • pizza (in the sauce or as a topping)
    • omelets
    • breakfast hash

    Basically, if you have a container of these fajita vegetables in your refrigerator, then you are halfway to a delicious meal!

    a black skillet with a spatula and charred bell peppers and onions

    Tips for making fajita veggies

    • Cut your veggies into long strips roughly equal in size to each other. 
    • Use a heavy-based skillet/frying pan (non-stick or cast iron)
    • Get the oil hot (to the shimmering stage)
    • Cook the veggies quickly over high heat.
    • Don't cover the pan (this will cause the veg to steam and end up soft)
    • Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and still brightly colored.
    • Serve immediately or allow to cool and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    cooked fajita vegetables in a black skillet

    How to chop bell peppers

    To cut a bell pepper:

    1. Slice off the top.
    2. Cut each side from the pepper
    3. Discard the core and seeds
    4. Cut the sides of the pepper into thin strips.
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    a bowl of sliced bell peppers with sliced onions next to it

    Can you add extra veggies?

    You sure can! Bell peppers and onions are the traditional fajita veggies, but you can add: 

    • Sliced mushrooms
    • Sliced zucchini
    • Blanched green beans
    • Corn 
    • Carrot batons
    • Sugar snap peas
    • Scallions
    • Shredded kale

    The possibilities are endless, just be sure to keep the heat high and to only cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp.

    a black skillet filled with charred fajita veggies

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    For more quick and easy side dishes why not try:

    • Thai Sweet Potato Mash
    • Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs
    • Easy Creamy Four Cheese Pasta
    • Simple Pea Mash
    • Easy Skillet Garlic Green Beans
    • Braised Celery

    For more Mexican inspired recipes, why not try:

    • Restaurant Style Mild Salsa
    • Easy Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken
    • Stay Green Prepare Ahead Guacamole
    • Mexican Ground Beef Taco Filling
    • Smoky Blackened Salmon Soft Tacos
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    Fajita Veggies - Simple Side Dish Recipe

    Fajita Veggies are a super versatile side dish, that are perfect for adding to so many meals. They make a quick and easy side dish that has so much flavor from very few ingredients - just six ingredients, including oil and salt! The veg is tender-crisp, and the colors stay bright. Fajita vegetables often show up in the sizzling pan under your chosen protein at your favorite Mexican, or they are a popular addition to any Chipotle order! The perfect, healthy, delicious, colorful side dish!
    Prep Time7 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 113kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 3 bell peppers - see note 1
    • 2 onions - see note 2
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

    Instructions

    To slice the veg

    • Slice the top off each pepper, then cut each side away from the core. Discard the core and seeds and cut the pepper into thin strips.
      3 bell peppers

    • Peel and thinly slice the onion.
      1 onion

    • Peel and finely chop the garlic.
      1 garlic clove

    To cook the veggies

    • Add the oil to a large non-stick/cast-iron skillet over high heat.
      2 tablespoon olive oil

    • When the oil is hot, add the peppers and onions to the pan.
    • Cook for 4 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook for a further 2 minutes.
    • Add in the salt, oregano, and chopped garlic.
      ½ teaspoon salt
      ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

    • Stir constantly, cooking for 1 minute more. Then remove the veggies from the pan and serve. Or allow to cool in a bowl to store for later (see note 3)

    Notes

    1. You can use any color bell peppers you like here — green, red, yellow, or orange.
    2. The choice of onion is up to you. Red, white, or brown onions will be fine.
    3. Once the veggies are cooked, it is important to remove them from the pan as this stops any overcooking. Overcooking would turn the vegetables soft and burn the garlic.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2794IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Christine says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      Why did I never think I could make this at home? Thanks for breaking down the steps. Embarrassingly easy.

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