Sizzling Fajita Veggies
Elevate your Tex-Mex meals with these vibrant and flavorful *Sizzling Fajita Veggies*! This quick and easy recipe brings together colorful strips of red, green, and yellow bell peppers with sweet red onion, perfectly seasoned with a zesty blend of lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Sautéed to tender-crisp perfection in just 10 minutes, these veggies pack a punch of flavor and are both healthy and versatile. Serve them piping hot as the star topping for fajitas and tacos or enjoy them as a delectable side dish. Perfect for busy nights, these fajita veggies are not only eye-catching but also loaded with bold, smoky goodness. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe will surely be a hit!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and core the red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Cut them into thin strips.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin strips to match the size of the bell peppers.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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.
Reduce the heat to medium and add lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Continue to cook and stir the veggies for another 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and evenly coated with spices.
Remove the skillet from heat and adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary.
Serve the sizzling fajita veggies hot as a topping for fajitas, tacos, or as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1270 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
