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Bell Pepper Fajitas

These bell peppers are delicious and versatile. Serve them alone or with your favorite protein. Recipe source: Food & Wine Magazine

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Lime Juice
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • Flour or Corn Tortillas, for serving
  • 3 medium cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper, sliced
Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the garlic, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar and fresh lime juice. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then stir in the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the spice mixture and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve with tortillas alone or with your protein of choice (like beans, chicken, or beef). Top with your favorite fajita toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe with 2 tortillas % Daily Value
Calories 179
Fat 6 g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7 g 4%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 202 mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 32 g 12%
Fiber 5 g 17%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

Onions are a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.

Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6.

Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6.

Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6.

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