Description
Bold, colorful, and irresistibly smoky, these sizzling fajita veggies are the ultimate quick-and-easy side or main. Perfect for tacos, bowls, or straight from the pan—this recipe brings the Tex-Mex magic.
Ingredients
Red, Yellow, and Green Bell Peppers
Red Onion
Garlic (minced or sliced)
Olive Oil
Fajita-Style Seasoning (smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, lime zest, black pepper)
Lime Juice
Sea Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat a large cast iron or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil once hot.
2. Toss chopped peppers and onions in fajita seasoning, then add to the pan. Let them sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to char.
3. Stir and sauté another 5–6 minutes until tender with charred edges.
4. Add garlic last and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and season with salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate your veggies for 15–20 minutes in lime juice, oil, and spices for extra depth.
Great add-ins: mushrooms, zucchini, roasted carrots, asparagus, or broccoli.
Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat in skillet for best texture or enjoy cold in wraps and bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fajita veggies, bell peppers, easy skillet vegetables, vegetarian, vegan, meal prep