How to cook fajita onions and peppers
Saute onions and peppers include a rainbow of bell peppers, sweet onion and a combination of spices making them the perfect side dish to serve with traditional Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 Bell Peppers Red, yellow and green
- 1 small Onion White or red
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Juice of ½ Lime
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
Instructions
- Cut the bell peppers and onions into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt until well combined.1 tsp Chili Powder, ½ tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Oregano, ¼ tsp Black Pepper, ¼ tsp Salt, ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- To a large cast iron skillet add oil, garlic and spices. Over high heat cook for 1 minute to let spices bloom.2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, 1 clove Minced Garlic
- Place the bell peppers and onion into the pan and toss to evenly coat in oil and spices.3 Bell Peppers, 1 small Onion
- Saute peppers and onion until tender-crisp, about 10 - 13 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finish with lime juice.Juice of ½ Lime
- Serve immediately with chicken, steak, shrimp or pork fajitas or tacos.
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