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Fajita Veggies

Fajita Veggies

Amy
These fajita veggies are a vibrant, flavor-packed side that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Crisp bell peppers, tender onions, and smoky spices come together in a sizzling medley that’s as colorful as it is delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Mexican cuisine
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast-iron skillet or grill pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 multi-colored peppers, stemmed and sliced into strips
  • 3 portobello mushrooms, stemmed and wiped clean
  • 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • Splash of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 limes, sliced into wedges
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For serving

  • 8 Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • Guacamole or avocado slices squeezed with lime
  • Pickled Jalapeños or sliced plain jalapeños
  • Diced tomatoes or Pico de Gallo
  • Cilantro
  • Tomatillo Salsa or Pineapple Salsa

Instructions
 

  • Heat a grill to medium heat with a 12-inch cast-iron skillet (or grill pan) inside.
  • Arrange the peppers on a tray and the mushrooms and onion wedges on a separate rimmed plate. In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Drizzle 1 scant tablespoon of the mixture over the peppers and toss to coat. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the mushrooms and onions. Drizzle the mushrooms with a splash of balsamic vinegar and use your hands to coat the mushrooms on both sides.
  • Grill the peppers in the cast-iron pan for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until charred and soft. Be careful not to overfill the pan or the veggies won’t char on the edges - cook them in 2 batches, if necessary. Grill the mushrooms and onion wedges directly on the grill for about 4 minutes about per side.
  • Remove everything from the grill, using a potholder to remove the cast-iron pan. Squeeze the juice of ½ lime over the peppers and season with salt, pepper, and more chili powder, to taste. Slice the mushrooms into strips and place on a serving dish. Transfer the onions and the peppers to a serving skillet or large platter.
  • Serve with the tortillas, guacamole, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, and remaining lime wedges for serving.
Keyword fajitas, onions, peppers, vegetables
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