Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)
Recreate the magic of Chipotle’s Fajita Veggies in your kitchen with this simple and flavorful recipe. These sautéed veggies are the perfect addition to any Mexican meal, offering a burst of color and a hint of charred goodness.
Chipotle Copycat fajita veggies can elevate a meal. These sautéed vegetables are not just a side dish; they’re a flavor-packed essential that can transform your burritos, tacos, or any simple dish into something mouthwatering.
❤️ You’ll Love Chipotle Fajita Veggies
Here is why you should try this recipe:
Taste & texture: the soft and tender veggies that still have a slight crunch, along with the hint of charred flavor, is a perfect combination. This recipe brings the authentic taste of Chipotle’s fajita veggies to your plate.
- Presentation: Fatija veggies are a feast for your eyes. The vibrant bell pepper with slight char makes it very tasty.
- Quick & Easy: With just 5 ingredients (including salt) and a pan, you can make this dish in 15 minutes!
- Vegan/vegetarian: For those who prefer vegetables over meat, this is a recipe you will love! It is perfect for those following a plant-based diet.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make a large batch and use it throughout the week in various dishes.
- Versatility: although the recipe uses two vegetables, you can use as many as you want. This dish is very adaptable.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Green Pepper and Red Onion: My choice is green bell pepper, which is slightly bitter compared to its red and yellow counterparts. Thus it offers a unique taste to this dish. Red onions, on the other hand, have a mild and slightly sweet flavor, balancing out the green pepper’s flavor.
- Oregano and Salt: Oregano is not just aromatic but adds a depth of flavor. It has minty notes to it with ads freshness. Whereas salt brings out the flavors and ensures the dish isn’t bland.
👩🍳 How to Make Fajita Veggies? (Pics)
1) Place a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced red onion and green pepper.
2) Season with salt and oregano.
3) Stir and cook for approximately 10 minutes until the onions caramelize and the veggies achieve a tender yet crunchy texture. Serve.
💭 Tips for BEST Chipotle Fajita Veggies
- Use a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil. It ensures that the natural flavors of the veggies aren’t overshadowed. You can also use Olive oil.
- If you are using Fresh oregano, you may need to change its quantity as it’s more potent than dried.
- A cast iron pan is ideal as it gives a slightly charred flavor to the veggies. However, a non-stick pan works well too.
- Slice the onion and pepper to a medium thickness. Thin slices tend to soften quickly and lose their crunch.
- You don’t want to overcook veggies, or they will lose their crunch. So keep an eye on them and stir frequently.
- Once cooled, Store the leftover fajita veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
📖 Variations
- Colorful Veggies: Add red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, and corn for a colorful and slightly sweeter fajita mix. This way, you will make the dish more visually appealing.
- Mushrooms: Add mushrooms for a umami and meaty flavor.
- Add spice: For those who like it spicy, add some red pepper flakes, paprika, or cayenne pepper. You can also add a dash of hot sauce while sautéing.
- Herbs: Garnish with some fresh cilantro or parsley for an added layer of flavor and a pop of green.
🍽 Serving Ideas
There are so many ways you can serve fajita veggies. Here are a few ideas:
- Chipotle Bowl: Layer cilantro lime rice, chipotle black beans beans, chipotle fajita veggies, spicy guacamole, and chipotle fresh tomato salsa in a bowl for a hearty and delicious meal.
- Veggie Tacos: Fill tortillas with fajita veggies, top with lettuce, black bean corn salsa, and guacamole for a quick taco night.
- Breakfast Burrito: Mix these veggies with scrambled tofu, wrap in a tortilla, and have a breakfast burrito.
- Pasta Mix: Stir the sautéed veggies into your favorite pasta for a Mexican-Italian fusion dish.
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Fajita Veggies Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Oil
- 1 large Red onion, sliced
- 1 large Capsicum (Green bell pepper), sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
- Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash them thoroughly. Remove the core of the green bell pepper and slice it. Slice the onion as well.
- Place a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced red onion and green pepper.
- Season with salt and oregano.
- Stir and cook for approximately 10 minutes until the onions caramelize and the veggies achieve a tender yet crunchy texture. Serve.
Notes
- A cast iron pan is ideal as it gives a slightly charred flavor to the veggies. However, a non-stick pan works well too.
- Slice the onion and pepper to a medium thickness. Thin slices tend to soften quickly and lose their crunch.
- You don’t want to overcook veggies, or they will lose their crunch. So keep an eye on them and stir frequently.
