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    Watch What U Eat > Healthy Sides > Healthy Roasted Fajita Vegetables

    Healthy Roasted Fajita Vegetables

    Published: Jun 7, 2022 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    collage image of fajita veggies in cast iron pan.

    Make this 15 min simple and easy roasted fajita vegetables chipotle-style using fresh bell peppers and onion. You can use them in homemade tacos or fajitas.

    Roasted fajita vegetables in a cast iron pan with a wooden spatula.

    I feel roasted veggies do not need any introduction or explanation. It is fairly common to prepare roasted peppers at home, isn’t it! However, these fajita roasted peppers and onions have unique flavors. These are chipotle style, and you can use them in most Mexican recipes.

    Jump to:
    • What is special about This Dish
    • Ingredients
    • Recipe variations
    • Fajita seasonings
    • What Vegetables To Use In Fajitas
    • How to cut bell peppers and onion for fajita?
    • How To Make Roasted fajita vegetables?
    • Serving suggestions
    • Helpful Tips
    • FAQs
    • More Quick Veggie Recipes
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    What is special about This Dish

    • super easy and quick to prepare
    • colorful peppers make this an attractive dish
    • a one-pan recipe
    • nutritious and delicious
    • crunchy veggies with Mexican flavors, which you will love to make them often.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients gathered for making fajita veggies.
    • Bell peppers – Use red, yellow, and orange bell peppers for a colorful veggie dish.
    • Onion – you can either use red or yellow onion. I use whatever onion I have readily available in the kitchen.
    • Seasonings – use either store-bought or homemade fajita seasonings. I prefer making fajita seasoning at home using the herbs and spice blend.
    • Cooking oil – I prefer using avocado oil or olive oil suited for sauteing and grilling.

    Recipe variations

    Use a variety of veggies – you can add one or more veggies like mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, etc. in addition to the peppers and onion.

    For a protein-rich dish, you can also use chicken. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and cook them first for 2-3 min. Then add the veggies and follow the instructions given in the recipe.

    You can change the seasoning to your favorite one. Follow the recipe to cook the veggies and add the seasoning of your choice.

    Make grilled fajita veggies – you can grill sliced peppers and onion on your gas or charcoal grill.

    Fajita seasonings

    I make my own fajita seasoning at home, and it is relatively cheaper this way. I use smoked paprika, oregano, cumin powder, salt and pepper. Just mix all these spices, and your fajita seasoning is ready to use.

    What Vegetables To Use In Fajitas

    In this recipe, I am using multi-colored bell peppers and red onion. However, you can add a variety of veggies to the fajitas such as…

    • mushrooms (button or portabella)
    • broccoli florets
    • spinach
    • corn kernels or baby corn
    • jalapenos peppers

    How to cut bell peppers and onion for fajita?

    Clean bell peppers before cutting. Slice the bell pepper on all sides straight down, starting from the stem side. This will leave the stem and the core with the seeds intact. Then slice off the bottom and top to remove the core. Finally, cut each piece into thin strips.

    For the onion, peel and cut in half and then thinly slice.

    Sliced bell peppers and onion

    How To Make Roasted fajita vegetables?

    Step 1

    Heat some oil on medium heat in a large cast-iron skillet. Then add bell peppers and onion. Turn heat to high and saute the mixture for a few mins or until it starts getting golden brown/caramelized. Stir the mixture frequently using a spatula to avoid burning the veggies.

    Sliced peppers and onion in a cast iron pan on a gas stove.
    Roasting sliced onion and peppers in a cast iron pan on a gas stove.

    Step 2

    Once the roasting is done, add fajita seasoning and salt. Mix well and sauté for a few more seconds. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the hot stove.

    Roasting sliced peppers and onion with fajita seasonings in a cast iron pan.
    Roasting sliced peppers and onion with fajita seasonings in a cast iron pan.
    Roasted peppers and onion in a cast iron pan.

    Serving suggestions

    • Add these roasted fajita peppers to homemade tacos or wraps.
    • Pair them with Mexican tomato rice, avocado cucumber salad, cilantro lime chicken, etc., for a wholesome meal.
    • Add them to this Mexican chicken avocado salad bowl for added nutrition and color.

    Helpful Tips

    • Cast iron pan – Use it for roasting the veggies. It heats evenly and gives the dish a nice roasted and caramelized color, taste, and texture. Also, once the cooking is done, remove the veggies from the pan as the food starts getting blackish in color if left longer in cast iron pans. It might affect the taste, too.
    • Do not cook the veggies longer after adding the seasonings; otherwise, they can burn easily and ruin the taste. Always add the seasonings towards the end of cooking.
    Roasted fajita veggies in a cast iron pan.

    FAQs

    How to store leftover fajita vegetables?

    Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use them within 2-3 days. I prefer using glass or ceramic containers (microwave-safe ones) to store the leftovers.

    How to reheat leftovers?

    Heat them in a pan on the stovetop on medium heat until it gets hot to touch. Remove the pan from the heat and serve warm. A hot pan can also keep them warm until you serve the veggies.
    Or, you can also cover and microwave them in a microwave-safe bowl or dish for 60-90 secs.

    Fajita Vs Tacos what is the difference?

    I feel the difference is very subtle to none, and one can use them interchangeably. As far as I understand, fajita seasonings are less loaded with peppers, while taco seasoning contains a generous amount of peppers like chili powder, smoked paprika, etc.

    Roasted fajita vegetables in a cast iron pan with a wooden spatula.

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    Healthy Roasted Fajita Vegetables

    Make chipotle-style roasted onion and peppers with fajita seasonings at home. You will need hardly 15 min to make these nutritious and delicious fajita veggies.
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
    Diet Gluten Free,Low Calorie,Vegan,Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes
    Servings :4
    Calories :83kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 3 bell peppers sliced (use different colors)
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 1 teaspoon cooking oil

    Fajita seasonings

    • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium heat.
    • Add all sliced peppers and onion and roast them for 4-5 mins on medium to high heat.
    • Then add smoked paprika, oregano, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and saute the veggies for about 1 min.
    • Turn off the heat, and add fresh cilantro to garnish. Fajita peppers and onion are ready to serve.

    Notes

    1. Bell peppers – use a variety of colors to make the dish colorful. Also, using colorful veggies add a variety of nutrients to the dish.
    2. Frequently stir the veggies while roasting on high heat to avoid burning and sticking them to the pan.
    3. Use a cast-iron pan whenever possible to roast the veggies. An even heating helps to roast them nicely and develops a caramelized color and taste on the veggies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.2g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jenny says

      June 12, 2022 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for this recipe. Thanks for sharing. So much flavor.

      Reply
    2. Sean says

      June 09, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      So quick and easy to make and very flavorful. I will be making this side again soon.

      Reply
    3. Ann says

      June 08, 2022 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      I cannot wait to make this recipe with my garden fresh peppers and onions! This would be perfect to add to fajitas!

      Reply

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