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Chipotle fajita veggies.

Chipotle Fajita Veggies (Copycat Recipe)

Justine Drosdovech
You can make chipotle fajita veggies in the comfort of your own home! Red onion, bell peppers, Mexican oregano, and salt make the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, bowls, and
5 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Tex-Mex, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 114 kcal

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Chef knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 3 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil (avocado, canola, etc.)
  • 2 green peppers, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onions and stir to coat in the oil. Then, add peppers and Mexican oregano.
  • Cook 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The veggies should be tender but still crisp. Taste and season with salt to your liking.
  • Remove them from the heat and serve immediately in tacos, burritos, bowls, and more. Happy eating!

Notes

Use a large skillet: To help everything cook evenly, don't overcrowd the pan. Use the largest cast-iron skillet you can find!
Don't skip the oil: To achieve the same flavor as Chipotle, don't skip the oil. It provides flavor and prevents the vegetables from sticking to the skillet.
Don't overcook the veggies: Fajita veggies should have a little crunch rather than be soft and mushy. During the last few minutes, keep a close eye on them.
Add acidity: Add a splash of lime juice right after cooking to brighten the flavors.
Slice your veggies beforehand for a quick and easy cooking process.
Using a seasoned cast-iron skillet gives the vegetables a better char, emulating the Chipotle grill effect.
Adding the onions first gives them time to soften and release their natural sugars, which adds depth of flavor to the dish.
Seasoning at the end allows for better control of the salt level, helping prevent over or under-seasoned veggies.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 584.4mg | Potassium: 150.7mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 229.2IU | Vitamin C: 49.9mg | Calcium: 20.6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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