Fajita Veggies Chipotle: Step-By-Step Recipe
This easy Fajita Veggies Chipotle recipe is perfect for serving with chicken fajitas, steak or tacos for a simple weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- 3 Bell peppers
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 cloves of Garlic
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cumin
To serve:
- Chipotle sauce
Instructions
Cut The Peppers:
- Find one of the bell pepper's bulbous sides and cut off the bulb using a well-balanced chef's knife. Keep the white membranes within the pepper attached to the seeded core. Repeat with the other sides.
- Besides the stemmed core with the seeds & membrane attached. You should have 4–5 pieces of bell pepper flesh left over. Repeat with the remaining peppers after discarding the core.
- Cut off any remaining slivers of white membrane. They should match the fleshy bell pepper portions. The pith is the name for these sections. They are edible but lack flavour and may have a squishy texture.
- Then slice the remaining pepper sections into ¼-inch thick strips.
Cut The Onion:
- Peel the onion's papery, thin skin in as many layers as you can by hand before chopping. The thicker portions of onion flesh should cover by one last thin layer.
- With the onion set on a cutting board, trim 1 to 2 inches from the top and bottom using a sharp chef's knife. To make slicing easier, the top and root were removed.
- Further, cut a small cut in the onion's paper-thin skin and peel off a small part of that layer as well.
- On the cutting board, place the onion flat-side down. Cut it in half through the top, cutting through the core. Slice each half into 14-inch-thick strips by laying the cut side down on the board.
- You should end up with pieces roughly the same size as the sliced peppers.
Sauté:
- Pour your oil into a sizable cast-iron pan. It has preheated to medium-high and wait until it warms up to the point of soft shimmering.
- In addition, sauté the garlic for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it releases its fragrance and starts to brown. Watch it close since it can burn.
- Bell peppers, onions, and Fajita Seasoning should all add and mix together. For 7-8 minutes, sauté the vegetables over medium-high heat. Toss every few minutes to ensure equal cooking.
- Let the veggies remain for a few minutes between stirrings for a more charred appearance. Vegetables' natural sugars assist caramelize during the charring process, bringing out more taste.
- However, pay attention to them because they can transition from charred to burned very quickly!
Stir And Serve:
- When the veggies cook, taste a few pieces and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning level.
- After taking the skillet, toss the vegetables to remove any browned bits from the pan.
- Immediately serve the fajita veggies with Chipotle sauce. You can eat it on your own or as a topping for nachos, burgers, burrito bowls, tacos, and even nachos!
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables: Firstly, get the best flavour from your vegetables. Use fresh, high-quality products that are in season. Choose vegetables that are firm and free from bruises or blemishes.
- Cut the vegetables even: Secondly, ensure that the vegetables cook evenly. It's important to cut them into uniform sizes. This will also help them to cook at the same rate. And prevent some pieces from overcooking while others are still undercooked.
- Preheat your skillet or wok: Thirdly, do it before adding the vegetables to the skillet or wok. Make sure that it is fully preheated. This will help to create a nice sear on the vegetables, which will add flavour and texture to the dish.
- Cook the vegetables over high heat: Fajita Veggies Chipotle cooks over high heat. It helps to create a slightly charred and caramelized flavour. Be sure to stir the vegetables frequently to prevent them from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: To ensure that the vegetables cook even, make sure that you don't overcrowd the pan. If necessary, cook the vegetables in batches.
- Season the vegetables well: Get the best flavour from your Fajita Veggies Chipotle. Be sure to season the vegetables well with a blend of spices, for example, chilli powder, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.