Need a side dish? Browse all the best Sides to Serve with Fajitas. This recipe makes the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth bell peppers, delicious savory onions, and meaty portobello mushrooms. Serve them as vegetarian fajitas with pinto beans, or use them as a topping for fajita salad (our favorite!).
3 bell peppers: We like using red, yellow and green for maximum color contrast. Orange bell peppers also have great flavor. 1 red onion: When it comes to onion, we opt for red onion for fajitas: it has a mellow flavor when cooked, and adds a lovely purple color. 2 portobello mushroom caps: They’re optional, but portobello mushrooms add big meaty flavor (especially if you’re making vegetarian fajitas).
Cumin Chili powder Garlic powder Smoked paprika: Smoked paprika is also labeled as pimentón at the grocery store. It has a very smoky flavor and is worth seeking out (you can also use it for these smoked paprika recipes). Salt and pepper
Try this Homemade Fajita Seasoning, or whatever purchased seasoning mix you have on hand. Use 2 tablespoons seasoning instead of the spices listed below. Important: most fajita seasoning has salt, so you’ll want to us less than the recipe specifies. Start with ¾ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt and add more to taste.
Make chicken, steak, or shrimp fajitas by cooking 1 pound of meat with this Fajita Sauce. Alternatively, try our Shrimp Fajitas or use the grilled chicken recipe in our Fajita Salad. Make Vegetarian Fajitas with pinto beans (and the same sauce). Add the fajita veggies and tortillas. Load up on toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, and cilantro are must-haves in our house.
Frequently asked questions
Peppers are loaded with Vitamin C. A medium red bell pepper provides a whopping 169% of your daily vitamin C! (Source) So one serving of these fajita veggies provides 126% of your daily needs, since the recipe uses 3 bell peppers. Peppers may improve eye health and prevent against anemia. Some studies indicate peppers could cut the risk of macular degeneration and low iron (Source).
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