Onions and peppers: a pantry staple duo that often gets relegated to the side dish category. But these humble vegetables have so much more potential! This post will show you three surprisingly delicious ways to transform onions and peppers from an afterthought to the star of the show.
Recipe 1: Rainbow Veggie Fajita Bowls
These fajita bowls are a vibrant explosion of flavor and a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked protein of your choice (chicken, steak, tofu, etc.)
- Fajita toppings (shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.)
Instructions:
