Sizzling Fajita Veggies
Ignite your kitchen with vibrant, flavor-packed Sizzling Fajita Veggies, a quick and easy recipe that’s as colorful as it is delicious. This one-pan wonder combines red, green, and yellow bell peppers with sweet red onions, sautéed to tender-crisp perfection in olive oil and a medley of bold spices like ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. A splash of fresh lime juice ties it all together, enhancing the zesty, smoky flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, these fajita veggies are a versatile delight—perfect as a taco or burrito filling, layered over fajitas, or served as a stand-alone vegan side dish. Bursting with color, crunch, and a kick of spice, this dish is your ultimate shortcut to a vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 large Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and core the red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Cut them into thin strips.
Step 2
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin strips to match the size of the bell peppers.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium and add lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Continue to cook and stir the veggies for another 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and evenly coated with spices.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Step 8
Serve the sizzling fajita veggies hot as a topping for fajitas, tacos, or as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (688.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 468.0 |
| Total Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1249.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.4g | |
| Protein 7.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1270.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories