diff --git a/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/assets/fajita-vegetables.jpg b/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/assets/fajita-vegetables.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ee29762 Binary files /dev/null and b/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/assets/fajita-vegetables.jpg differ diff --git a/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/fajita-vegetables.mdx b/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/fajita-vegetables.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..65a499c --- /dev/null +++ b/public/recipes/mexican/fajita-vegetables/fajita-vegetables.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +--- +title: "Fajita Vegetables" +slug: "fajita-vegetables" +date: "2026-04-20" +lastUpdated: "2026-04-20" +category: "mexican" +tags: ["mexican", "sides"] +cookTime: 10 +prepTime: 10 +servings: 4 +author: "jake" +description: "Sizzling bell peppers and onions seasoned with chili, smoked paprika, and lime." +featured: false +display: true +displayPhoto: "./assets/fajita-vegetables.jpg" +--- + + + +## Photos +![Fajita Vegetables](./assets/fajita-vegetables.jpg) +Fajita Vegetables + +## Ingredients +- 1 medium onion, sliced into slivers +- 3 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green, or orange), sliced into strips +- 3 tablespoon olive oil +- Juice of 1/2 lime, plus extra for serving +- 1 teaspoon chili powder +- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika +- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder +- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper +- 1/2 teaspoon cumin +- 3/4 teaspoon salt + +## Instructions +1. Slice the **onion** into slivers and the **bell peppers** into thin strips. +2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon **olive oil**, **lime juice**, **chili powder**, **smoked paprika**, **onion powder**, **black pepper**, **cumin**, and 1/2 teaspoon **salt**. +3. Toss the sliced **peppers** and **onions** with the seasoning mixture until evenly coated. +4. Heat 2 tablespoons **olive oil** in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. +5. Add the **onions** first and cook 2 minutes until they begin to soften. +6. Add the **peppers** along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon **salt**. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp with some char on the edges. +7. Squeeze additional **lime juice** over the top and serve hot. + +## Notes +### Tips +- **Tender-crisp is the goal**: don't overcook — the peppers should still have a bite. +- **Hot pan, hot oil**: a ripping-hot skillet gives the char marks that make fajitas taste like fajitas. + +## References +- Adapted from **[Spend With Pennies - Easy Chicken Fajitas](https://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-chicken-fajitas/)** +