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Home » Veggie Side Dish Recipes

Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)

Published: May 21, 2020 · Modified: May 10, 2023 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Craving Chipotle tonight, but the closest Mexican Grill is over an hour away?  Just stay in and make these copycat Chipotle fajita veggies for a side dish that's quick, healthy, and delicious.

Want to add a main course to your meal?  You'll love our Chipotle carne asada and Chipotle pork carnitas copycat recipes.

person stirring Chipotle fajita veggies in a skillet

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  • Ingredients
  • Variations
  • How to Make
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Serve
  • Store
  • Expert Tips
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Ingredients

bowls of ingredients for Chipotle fajita veggies

Chipotle uses only 5 ingredients for their fajita veggies, which are all pantry staples and easy to find at your local grocery store. The Mexican oregano can be found in the Mexican section.

  • Oil: Chipotle uses sunflower oil to make this dish Whole30, but I used olive oil.
  • Bell peppers: Chipotle uses mostly green, but occasionally they use red and yellow too.
  • Onion: Red onions are used for their color and their mild flavor.
  • Spices: Only two spices are needed kosher salt and dried Mexican oregano.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

  • Want more color? Try yellow, red, or orange bell peppers.
  • Don't have a red onion?  Swap out it out for white or yellow.
  • Want to be authentic?  Use sunflower oil in this copycat recipe as that's what Chipotle uses.
  • Can't find Mexican oregano?  Try Italian dried oregano or fresh oregano.
  • All out of kosher salt?  Substitute with table salt, but add a bit less.

How to Make

person slicing bell peppers
  1. Start by prepping the bell pepper.  Rinse with water and dry them off with a towel, then cut off both ends. Next, stand the pepper upright and cut it in half from top to bottom.
  2. Remove the seeds and membrane, then slice.
sliced bell peppers and onions in a skillet

3. In a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the olive oil or sunflower oil until it's close to smoking, then add the sliced bell pepper.

4. Next, add the sliced red onion.

person sprinkling salt and oregano into pan

5. Add enough kosher salt for taste.  Saute the copycat fajita veggies for 5 minutes, tossing it around.

6. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the Mexican oregano.

pan of Chipotle fajita veggies with a bowl

7. Cook until the fajita veggies are a crisp-tender and a bit charred.

8. Serve these copycat Chipotle fajita veggies while still hot. The picture below is made with equal amounts of red, yellow, and green bell peppers.

Recipe FAQs

What veggies does Chipotle use?

The popular fresh fast food restaurant uses bell peppers and onions to make their fajita veggies. Sometimes, they use all green peppers or a mixture of red and yellow peppers.

Do fajita veggies cost extra at Chipotle?

No, they're included as an option for extra fillings on your burrito bowl, burrito, taco, salad, etc.

Are fajita veggies spicy at Chipotle?

No, this popular side order made with green bell peppers, onions, salt, and oregano all mixed with sunflower oil, but we used classic olive oil for our copycat recipe. There is nothing added that would make them spicy.

Are the fajita veggies at Chipotle vegan?

Yes, they're prepared using only fresh vegetables and spices cooked in a plant-based oil making them vegan. Our copycat recipe is cooked similarly and is vegan as well.

Serve

Looking for other Chipotle recipes to serve with these fajita veggies? You'll definitely want to try our recipes for Chipotle black beans, Chipotle pinto beans, and Chipotle cauliflower lime rice. Serve the beans and rice with a protein source, like our Chipotle barbacoa or Chipotle sofritas.

Top your burrito bowl with our Chipotle corn salsa, Chipotle fresh tomato salsa, or Chipotle tomatillo-green chili salsa. You can also try a drizzle of this Chipotle honey vinaigrette for extra flavor. Round out your meal with these crispy, lime-flavored Chipotle tortilla chips.

glass bowl of Chipotle fajita veggies.

    Store

    Make Ahead: You can meal prep the fresh ingredients (bell peppers and red onions) for this copycat fajita veggies recipe up to 4 days before by washing, drying, and slicing them.  Just place them in an airtight container and keep them cold in the fridge.

    Leftovers: If you happen to have any leftovers of fajita veggies, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

    Freezing: You can also freeze these cooked vegetables in a freezer zip-top bag for up to one month.

    Expert Tips

    • Use a very hot 10 inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet to make fajita veggies.
    • Use an oil with a high smoke point.
    • Don't overcook.  You want tender, crispy vegetables.
    • Use a ratio of 3 cups bell pepper to 2 cups onion for a more authentic Chipotle copycat.

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    Recipe

    bowl of fajita veggies with fresh peppers and onions

    Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)

    Learn how to make copycat Chipotle fajita veggies with our easy recipe.  Sauteed peppers and onions sizzle on the stove to make an easy vegan side dish that is perfect for fajitas, burrito bowls, and tacos.  It's healthy, quick, and so simple to make.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 300kcal
    Author: Brooke & Emma

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cups green bell peppers, sliced
    • 2 cups red onion, sliced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

    Equipment

    • 10-inch skillet
    • wooden spoon

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium high heat until it's shimmering and very hot.
    • Add the green bell pepper, the red onion, and the kosher salt.  Toss it around a bit to mix it up, then stir occasionally with a large wooden spoon as it cooks for 5 minutes.
    • Sprinkle on the Mexican oregano, stir it in, and saute for 1-2 more minutes.  You'll want the veggies to look bright and tender crisp.
    • Serve the fajita veggies hot with other Chipotle mains and sides.

    Notes

    • Use a very hot 10 inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet.
    • Use an oil with a high smoke point.
    • Don't overcook.  You want tender, crispy vegetables.
    • Use a ratio of 3 cups bell pepper to 2 cups onion.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 26g (9%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 604mg (26%)Potassium: 638mg (18%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 847IU (17%)Vitamin C: 192mg (233%)Calcium: 76mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

    Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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    Comments

    1. Swavel Renee

      June 25, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Can you make ahead of time? Making for grad party & will use warming plates?

      Reply
      • Emma

        June 26, 2021 at 7:33 am

        Yes, I'm sure you could make this in advance. Chipotle makes it in advance and keeps it warm in a basket. Just make sure not to overcook the veggies, or they will get soggy under the heat.

        Reply
    2. Beth

      May 22, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      The onions and peppers are juicy and yummy. The onions have a nice crunch and add some color. The peppers are soft and seasoned perfectly. These veggies taste great in tacos or fajitas.

      Reply
      • Emma

        May 22, 2020 at 9:54 am

        These veggies do taste great in tacos and fajitas! I'm glad you enjoyed them, Beth!

        Reply
    3. Alex

      May 22, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      The vegetables are crispy tender, and the onions are flavorful. The oregano adds a nice touch. Overall, these are super good!

      Reply
      • Emma

        May 22, 2020 at 9:53 am

        Glad you enjoyed these, Alex!

        Reply

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