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Fajita vegetables Recipe

Mexican · Side dish · 20 min total

A colorful and flavorful medley of bell peppers and onions, seasoned with classic fajita spices. Perfect as a side dish or filling for tacos and burritos.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Sprinkle spice mixture over vegetables and toss to coat. Cook 1 minute more.
5. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro if using. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
• Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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