The Best Fajita Veggies – perfect for meal prep!
Fajita veggies are a fresh, bright, flavorful mix of grilled bell peppers and onions. Although they are delicious in a fajita, they work great for meal prep too enjoy them as a side dish with your favorite protein.
For more delicious veggie recipes, try Sauteed Green Beans, Delicious Grilled Zucchini and Squash, and Roasted Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts next.
Once you learn how to cook fajita veggies in a skillet, you always have something colorful and nutritious to add to your meals. Sweet bell peppers and onions are seasoned with homemade fajita seasoning, and cooked until they are crisp, with a bit of char, for great flavor.
Skip the line at Chipotle because I guarantee you can make the best fajita veggies from the comfort of your home.
Why you will love Fajita Veggies:
Versatile! Enjoy these vegetables in salads, tacos, burrito bowls, and whatever else you can imagine.
Great for Meal Prep! This veggie mix reheats well so you can enjoy it throughout the week.
Quick and Easy! These veggies are ready in just 15 minutes.
What are Fajita Veggies?
They are a mix of seasoned and thinly sliced bell peppers and onions added to fajitas. They can be grilled, sauteed, or baked.
Ingredients for Fajita Veggies Recipe
To make healthy fajita veggies, you will need the following ingredients:
- Bell peppers: Use red, yellow, and green bell peppers. I love using all three because it’s colorful but if you prefer a specific bell pepper, feel free to use that instead.
- Onion: Use red onions or yellow onions. Red has a more mellow flavor whereas, yellow is sweeter.
- Olive oil: Use this or any oil with a high smoke point to saute the vegetables. Avocado oil is a great alternative.
- Seasoning: Season with a homemade Mexican seasoning blend of seasoned salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
How to Make Fajita Veggies
Slice Veggies
Slice the bell peppers in half and be sure to remove all stems and seeds.
Then cut the bell peppers into thin strips, and set aside in a bowl. Next, thinly slice the onion and place it in the bowl with the peppers.
Season Peppers and Onions
Now drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil directly into the bowl with the peppers and onions. Then sprinkle in all of the seasonings including the seasoned salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
Use tongs or a wooden spoon to mix the peppers with the seasonings until everything is fully coated.
Saute Fajita Veggies
Warm up a large skillet or large cast iron skillet over medium heat, and drizzle in another tablespoon of olive oil. Once it begins to lightly smoke, gently add the fajita veggies into the skillet.
Cook the vegetables for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally so that they do not burn and they cook evenly.
Once the fajita veggies are tender and crisp, remove them from the skillet. Serve them immediately or store them in an airtight container.
Tips and variations for Fajita Veggies
- Feel free to add whatever veggies you have on hand. Try tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, or zucchini. Portobello mushrooms would be a great addition to veggie fajitas.
- If you want spicy fajita veggies, add jalapenos or poblanos to the mix. You can also season them with cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 5 days. You can also freeze them in individual serving Ziploc bags for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Do you marinate vegetables for fajitas?
Although it is not a mandatory step, you can marinate fajita veggies to maximize the flavor. Do not let them marinate for more than 30 minutes in the fridge.
What are typical fajita toppings?
Aside from grilled veggies, toppings for fajitas include shredded cheese, cilantro, and sour cream.
Can I use frozen veggies for fajitas?
Although I prefer using fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables instead. This saves some cooking time, plus they are precut.
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The Best Fajita Veggies - perfect for meal prep!
Fajita veggies are a fresh, bright, flavorful mix of grilled bell peppers and onions. Although they are delicious in a fajita, they work great for meal prep too enjoy them as a side dish with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
- 3 whole Bell peppers, (green, red, and/or yellow)
- 1 medium Onion (red or yellow)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the stems and seeds. Now slice the bell peppers into thin slices, and set aside in a bowl. Next, thinly slice the onion and place it in the bowl with the peppers.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into the bowl directly over the peppers and onions. Now sprinkle in all of the seasonings including the seasoned salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Use tongs or a wooden spoon to mix the peppers with the seasonings until everything is fully coated.
- Warm up a skillet over medium heat, and drizzle in the other tablespoon of olive oil. Once it begins to lightly smoke, gently add your fajita veggies into the skillet.
- Cook them for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally so that they do not burn and they cook evenly.
- Once the fajita veggies are tender crisp, remove them from the skillet and serve immediately or store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 103Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 0mgSodium 784mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 2g
