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Fajita veggies with peppers and onions are the unsung hero of any fajita recipe. This recipe will teach you how to make the best peppers and onions for fajitas!
Wondering how to cook peppers and onions for fajitas! I’ve got you covered! This is a simple recipe for sautéed peppers and onions that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Whether you are making steak fajitas or chicken fajitas, this is a simple recipe with a few simple seasonings that will take average fajitas from good to great! Enjoy!
❤️-Ashley
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Pin It NowThese easy and flavorful veggies are the perfect addition to fajitas, nachos, tacos, or enjoyed as a side dish with steak, chicken, or shrimp. Elevate any meal (or multiple by meal prepping) with these delicious and nutritious fajita vegetables. They come together in under 15 minutes!
How to Make Fajita Veggies
Preparing peppers and onions for fajitas is easy and adds a deliciously savory and sweet flavor to your dish. Here is a brief overview of how these delicious veggies come together. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Prepare the peppers. Wash the peppers and use a sharp knife to cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes from the inside of the peppers, then slice them into thin strips, about ¼ inch wide.
- Slice the onion. Peel the onion and cut off the ends. Cut the onion in half from root to tip, then slice each half into thin strips, similar in size to the pepper strips.
- Cook the vegetables. Add the veggies to a hot skillet with butter and sprinkle the peppers and onions with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Sauté for 12-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve and enjoy! Once the peppers and onions are cooked to your liking, remove them from the skillet and transfer them to a serving dish. They are now ready to be served alongside your favorite protein for delicious fajitas!
Choosing Vegetables For Fajitas
Choose a variety of colorful bell peppers, such as red, green, and yellow, for added flavor and visual appeal. I love the flavor that a sweet yellow onion adds. You could also add mushrooms.
Seasoning For Fajita Veggies
Skip the fajita seasoning packet for this recipe. By combining salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, the vegetables get the perfect amount of savory flavor. The natural flavors of the veggies are enhanced and the slightly caramelized result is perfect.
What to Serve With Fajita Vegetables
These easy fajita veggies can be enjoyed in many different ways.
- Grill steak to make steak fajitas.
- Sizzling Chicken Fajitas and topped with cilantro.
- Make a fajita bowl with cooked rice and all of your favorite fajita toppings like Guacamole and Pico De Gallo.
If you make this fajita vegetables recipe or any of my other recipes, let me know what you think! I love hearing from you and how you enjoy my recipes!
Fajita Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 medium bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, sliced into half moons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers and onion – wash and dry the peppers and onions. Remove the stem and seeds from the peppers, then slice into thin strips. Peel the onion, then slice it into half moons.
- Heat the pan – heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in butter. Once melted, add the peppers and onions.
- Season – sprinkle the peppers and onions with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
- Sauté for 12-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove the peppers and onions from the pan, and transfer them to a serving dish to be used as a topping for fajitas, burritos, tacos, etc.
