Chipotle Fajita Veggies are crunchy, flavorful and quite delightful. You can add them to your order at no extra cost. Add them to your salad or burrito bowl to make your meal more nutritious. If you are craving Fajita veggies, you can make them at home. Here are some things you will need to get started.
The Ingredient
To make your own Chipotle Fajita Veggies, you will need bell peppers, onions, oil, and kosher salt. You will also need dry or fresh oregano, preferably Mexican oregano. You can use green, red or yellow bell peppers. Green peppers are usually used but the red and yellow can add a nice dash of color. The proportion of the bell peppers to the onions is crucial. For three cups of sliced peppers, you will need two cups of finely sliced onions.
The Chipotle restaurant uses rice bran oil to stir fry the veggies. You can use the same or you could also use any other oil with a high smoke point such as olive oil. You will need three tablespoons of oil to stir fry the veggies.
Get Chopping
Making your own Fajita veggies, Chipotle style can be quite relaxing. You will need to deseed the bell peppers and then slice them up into even sized pieces. Next, slice up the onions and make sure you have the right proportion of veggies.
Stir Fry Away
Heat the oil in a skillet, on medium heat. Just before the oil is ready to smoke, add the bell peppers, followed by the onions. Sauté the veggies for a few minutes and then add the kosher salt and mix well. After cooking for another two minutes, add the oregano. Stir fry the veggies until they are tender, yet crisp, and are slightly charred.
Customize Your Fajita Spice Mix
The Fajita Veggies at Chipotle have a subtle and unique flavor. If you want to make yours a little spicier and interesting, you can make your own Fajita spice mix, like many home cooks do. For the spice mix you will need garlic powder, cayenne powder, cumin, salt and pepper. If you like your veggies spicier, add a little chili powder to your spice mix.
To add more vegetables to your Fajita veggies, consider vegetables that cook quickly. These could include mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes. The Fajita veggies are best enjoyed served with meat, rice, salsa and guacamole. If you have left over grilled chicken or meat, you can also add it to the veggies.