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    Bites with Bri » Mexican » Fajita Veggies (Chipotle)

    Fajita Veggies (Chipotle)

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Fajita Veggies (Chipotle style) are sautéed with just a few simple ingredients, just like the ones served at Chipotle Mexican Grill. They are a great healthy topping for tacos and salads. Chipotle fajita veggies are also delicious as a vegetarian/vegan taco filling. 

    overhead of fajita veggies chipotle in tortillas

    Chipotle Mexican Grill serves fajita vegetables as a topping choice or vegetarian/vegan filling for their burritos, tacos, bowls, or salads. 

    According to their website, the only ingredients in these fajita veggies are bell peppers, Mexican oregano, red onions, salt, and sunflower oil. So they are super easy to recreate at home, like their corn salsa. 

    Looking for more taco toppings? Try my Easy Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe.

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    • Highlights
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Helpful Equipment & Tools
    • Instructions
    • Make Ahead & Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe Notes
    • Variations
    • FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Watch the How to Video
    • Fajita Veggies (Chipotle)

    Highlights

    • Chipotle Copycat Recipe - Chipotle’s fajita vegetables only contain peppers, onions, salt, Mexican oregano, and oil. This recipe has the exact same ingredients. So they taste very similar. 
    • Healthy & Easy - You only need 6 ingredients (including salt and pepper) for this recipe. 
    • Versatile - These fajita vegetables (Chipotle style) can be used as a topping or a filling for tacos, burrito bowls, salad, or burritos. 
    • Vegetarian/Vegan - These Chipotle fajita veggies are the perfect vegan and vegetarian taco filling. 
    • Quick - This fajita vegetable recipe will only take you about 10-15 minutes to make.

    Ingredient Notes

    overhead of ingredients in glass bowls for fajita veggies chipotle
    • Olive Oil: Swap for any neutral oil, like canola, vegetable, sunflower, or avocado oil.
    • Green Bell Peppers: Since this is a Chipotle copycat recipe, I use green bell peppers, but you can use whatever color pepper you prefer. 
    • Red Onions: Chipotle uses red onions for their fajita vegetables, but you can swap these for white or yellow onions.

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    Helpful Equipment & Tools

    • Calphalon Classic Hard-Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans: These pans are great for sautéing vegetables. They conduct heat extremely well and are heavy duty. I have used them daily for over a year and they have held up great. 
    • 2 Pack Black Kitchen Tongs: These tongs have silicone tips that are heat resistant and safe for nonstick cookware. 
    • Mac Knife Professional 8 Inch Hollow Edge Chef Knife: This knife is great quality and super sharp. It is my go to for slicing onions and peppers.

    Instructions

    Overview

    • Heat the oil.
    • Sauté the veggies.

    Step by Step

    Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat until the oil is shimmering.

    Step 2: Add the peppers, onions, salt, oregano, and pepper.

    oil heated in pan & onions and peppers add to oil

    Step 3: Sauté for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. I prefer them slightly tender and caramelized, but still crisp.

    finished chipotle fajita veggies in pan

    TIP - Stir the vegetables occasionally so they cook evenly.

    TIP -  Do not over cook the veggies or they will be mushy.

    Make Ahead & Storage

    • Make Ahead: It is best to sauté the vegetables right before serving them, but the onions and bell peppers can be sliced the day before.
    • Refrigerator: Store leftover copycat Chipotle fajita veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer: I do not recommend storing leftovers in the freezer. When thawed and reheated, the vegetables will become too soggy.

    Expert Tips

    • Slice the veggies evenly. It is important to slice the onions and bell peppers in uniform pieces so they cook evenly. Bell peppers cook slower than onions. If you prefer the bell peppers softer than the onions, cut them slightly thinner. 
    • Use oil. The oil helps the copycat Chipotle fajita vegetables to not stick to the pan and also gives them flavor. I do not recommend cooking them with broth or water. 
    • Use a large pan or griddle. This ensures the vegetables can caramelize and do not just steam because the pan is overcrowded. A large cast iron skillet also works great. 
    • Do not overcook. I prefer crisp veggies so I do not like to cook them until they are completely soft. This is a personal preference, but overcooking can make the veggies too mushy. 
    • Stir. Be sure to move the veggies around while they are cooking so each side can caramelize and they cook evenly.

    Recipe Notes

    • This recipe can be doubled. The vegetables will reduce in volume as they are cooking. If you need to feed a large crowd or are meal prepping for a family, double the recipe. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the cook time. 
    • These veggies are seasoned simply. Chipotle’s vegetables are only seasoned with salt and oregano. These do not have the same flavor as fajita seasoning.
    closeup of fajita veggies chipotle in a corn tortilla

    Variations

    • Other vegetables: You can add whatever vegetables you like to these grilled fajita veggies, like mushrooms, broccoli, corn, zucchini or anything you have on hand. Vegetables like broccoli might need to be blanched before sautéing to ensure they are cooked enough. 
    • Spices: If you want to boost the flavor of these fajita vegetables a bit, try adding ½-1 teaspoon of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika.

    FAQs

    How do I cut bell peppers?

    Start by slicing off the top and bottom of the bell pepper. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Cut the pepper into strips. 

    How do I serve Chipotle fajita veggies? 

    - Main: Use these veggies as the main filling for vegetarian tacos, burrito bowls, burritos, or salads. 
    - Topping: Use these veggies as topping for tacos, burrito bowls, burritos, or salads with other proteins.
    - Side: Serve these veggies as a side dish on their own.

    What's in fajita veggies at Chipotle?

    The fajita vegetables at Chipotle Mexican grill contain green bell peppers, red onions, salt, Mexican oregano, and sunflower oil.

    Are the fajita veggies at Chipotle good?

    Yes! They are quite tasty. The flavor is mild, but the vegetables add great texture. 

    Are fajita veggies spicy at Chipotle?

    No. The fajita veggies (Chipotle) are not spicy at all. This is because they do not contain any spices that are hot and bell pepper is an extremely mild pepper. 

    Are Fajita Veggies healthy?

    Yes. They are basically just sautéed vegetables. Bell pepper and onions are a great source of fiber and micronutrients. 

    Do fajita vegetables cost extra at Chipotle?

    No. Even if you order another protein as your main filling, the fajita vegetable can be added as a topping at no extra cost. 

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    Fajita Veggies (Chipotle)

    These Fajita Veggies (Chipotle style) are sautéed with just a few simple ingredients, just like the ones served at Chipotle Mexican Grill. They are a great healthy topping for tacos and salads. Chipotle fajita veggies are also delicious as a vegetarian/vegan taco filling.
    Servings10 people
    Prep5 minutes
    Cook10 minutes
    Total15 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Author: Brianna May

    Equipment:

    • Nonstick pan/pot
    • Tongs

    Ingredients:

    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil*
    • 3 green bell peppers*
    • 2 medium red onions*
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions:

    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat until the oil is shimmering.
    • Add the peppers, onions, salt, oregano, and pepper.
    • Sauté for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. I prefer them slightly tender and caramelized, but still crisp.

    Notes:

    Olive Oil: Swap for any neutral oil, like canola, vegetable, sunflower, or avocado oil. 
    Green Bell Peppers: Since this is a Chipotle copycat recipe, I use green bell peppers, but you can use whatever color pepper you prefer. 
    Red Onions: Chipotle uses red onions for their fajita vegetables, but you can swap these for white or yellow onions.

    NUTRITION:

    Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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