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Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)
Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat) are a simple sauté of green bell peppers and red onions seasoned with oregano and salt, cooked in sunflower oil until tender-crisp. This preparation produces notably tender yet crisp vegetables with a mild herb flavor that complements grilled meats or can be served as a side. It replicates the familiar vegetable mix often served at Chipotle restaurants.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
74 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil (see note 1)
- 2 large green pepper stemmed, cored, and sliced (see note 2
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced (see note 3)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano see note 4, dried
- salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add peppers, onions, oregano, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon).
- Cook, tossing occasionally, until slightly softened but still tender-crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
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Notes
- You can substitute sunflower oil with olive or avocado oil according to preference.
- Green peppers are typical, but any bell pepper color can be used, even a mix.
- Red onions are customary, but white or yellow onions work as well.
- Dried Mexican oregano is ideal, but marjoram or fresh oregano can be alternatives.
- Yield is about 2 cups of cooked vegetables, enough for four 1/2-cup servings.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- You can slice the peppers and onions up to three days ahead and store separately in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
96mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.