Jul 13 2026

Fajita Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Sauteed onion & peppers

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Oils

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and slice the yellow onion into thin slices.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Onion

    Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it starts to become translucent.

  3. 4

    Add the Peppers

    Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet, and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.

  4. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle the ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve the fajita mixture immediately, either in warm tortillas or over rice.

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