How do you cut vegetables for fajitas?

I like to cut my vegetables into strips that are just over ¼” thick. This makes sure they don’t cook into nothing, but they’re also not so thick that there are big chunks of vegetables in my tacos or burritos.

Specifically, how do you cut fajita peppers?

Cut off the top and bottom, then cut a slit down from top to bottom. Cut the membranes away and slice them into strips. This method is the fastest and creates the least amount of waste – just the pepper stem!

What are the fajita veggies Chipotle uses?

Chipotle uses veggies like peppers and onions, but I like to include mushrooms at home (sometimes) just to offer the family a variety of options. The kids aren’t huge fans of mushrooms, but they’ll eat them when they’re cooked with other fajita veggies! You could also add sliced zucchini to your fajita veggies if you have extra on hand.

What toppings go on vegetable fajitas?

Fajita veggies, of course! Beyond that, it’s a combination of traditional toppings like guacamole , sour cream, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and lettuce, and you can add a protein like chicken, ground beef, or black beans as well.

The Best 15-Minute Fajita Veggies | Easy Chipotle Copycat

Name: Fajita Veggies
Prep time: 00:10
Cook time: 00:10
Total time: 00:20
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: onions; bell peppers (any color); mushrooms (optional); olive oil; garlic powder; salt; pepper

Fajita Veggies

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Make this easy recipe for fajita veggies that’s just like Chipotle! Crisp bell peppers and tender onions mixed with simple spices make a flavorful, healthy Mexican side dish that’s ready in 15 minutes.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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4 onions, sliced into strips (376g)
4 large bell peppers (any color), sliced (456g)
1 small package mushrooms (optional)
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil (7g)
1 tsp garlic powder
salt + pepper

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Instructions

Slice your vegetables as desired. Some like them thick strips, some like thin strips, some like diced, some like chunks – cut them however you prefer.
Pour oil into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and heat oil over medium heat.
Place the vegetables into the hot oil and cook, making sure to stir every few minutes, until the onions have some color and are just turning soft, about 10-15 minutes.

Notes

I like using white or yellow onions, but red onion is really good too!
Feel free to add other Mexican spices like oregano, Mexican oregano, paprika, chili powder, cumin, or onion powder. We just prefer the simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/fajita-veggies/