Best Fajita Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

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FAJITA VEGETABLES



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Fajita vegetables, basic sauteed onions and peppers, add fiber and flavor to many dishes. Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week in bowls, wraps, salads, and sandwiches.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper (julienned into matchsticks)
1 green bell pepper (julienned into matchsticks)
1 onion (thinly sliced )
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the peppers and onions. Season them with oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook stirring, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender.
  • Serve the vegetables hot or at room temperature. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGGIE FAJITAS



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My family loves these peppery veggie fajitas! Serve the fajitas with flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and I even put steamed broccoli on the side (so each can add broccoli if wanted).

Provided by Kim

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
½ onion, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, chopped
lemon pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan over a medium heat, saute olive oil and garlic. Let the garlic saute for 2 minutes, stir in the green and yellow bell peppers. Let the peppers saute for 2 minutes, stir in the onions. After two minutes add the mushrooms and green onions to the frying pan. Season the vegetables with lemon pepper to taste and stir well. Cover the frying pan and cook until all of the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is the perfect quick weekend project: peppers, onions and chicken are tossed with a chili-spiced oil and frozen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 small flour tortillas, warmed
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the garlic, peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the vegetables with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, vegetables and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Serve with 3 tortillas each and the guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

STIR FRIED BEEF FAJITAS



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These are delicious. Make sure the skillet or wok is extremely hot before adding the meat, Can substitute 1 pound skinless and boneless chicken or 1 pound pork loin, sliced for flank steak.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb flank steak, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 green peppers, thinly sliced
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish or zip-top freezer bag; add steak. Cover or seal and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Remove steak from marinade; discarding marinade.
  • Pat beef dry with paper towels.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; add beef, and stir fry 3 minutes.
  • Remove beef from skillet with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and onion; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap. Microwave on high 20 seconds.
  • Spoon beef and vegetable mixtures evenly over tortillas; add desired toppings, and roll up. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I developed this recipe one evening when I was hungry for fajitas but didn't want to light the charcoal grill! That makes the preparation a little different from traditional chicken fajitas...but our family likes these better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinned chicken breast halves cut in thin strips
3/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
1 small mild onion, sliced, separated into rings
1 small green pepper, sliced in strips
1 small red pepper, sliced in strips
1 small yellow pepper, sliced in strips
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Flour tortillas
Picante sauce
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In heavy plastic bag, combine chicken strips and dressing; refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Drain. , Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; stir-fry chicken strips and onions for 2 minutes. Add pepper strips and mushrooms; cook and stir until chicken is done and peppers are tender-crisp. Season with garlic salt, lemon juice and salt and pepper as desired. Serve in warm tortillas. Top with picante sauce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat, Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAJITA STIR FRY



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This is an easy, quick dinner. We love fajitas and stir-fry. I found this recipe on razzle dazzle recipes.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless lean beef (top round, sirloin)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
flour tortilla
avocado
tomatoes
salsa
sour cream
cheese

Steps:

  • Cut beef into 1" strips 1/8" thick.
  • Place skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 T oil and stir fry meat until browned(1 1/2 to 2 minutes).
  • Transfer meat to bowl.
  • Add 1 T oil to skillet and add garlic, onion, and green pepper.
  • Stir fry until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir together cumin, lime juice and cornstarch, then add to skillet.
  • Return meat to pan and stir fry until mixture is hot and bubbles.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Serve in tortillas with garnishments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.1

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