Skillet Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions
Smoky skillet peppers, mushrooms and onions are a versatile side dish, and yummy addition to fajitas, nachos, tacos, burritos and more!
Skillet Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions
This colorful skillet will have you eating at least half of the rainbow in just one sitting! If you’re looking for yummy ways to add more veggies and nutrient-rich foods to your life, this is the perfect recipe for you. Skillet peppers, mushrooms and onions make eating healthy - EASY. They are delicious as a side dish and a flavorful addition to Mexican-style meals and even burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. Try this recipe on our “Chipotle” Inspired Vegan Taco Bowl or Southwest Tofu Scramble Breakfast Nachos!
How To Make Skillet Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions
Skillet peppers, mushrooms and onions are a simple and straight-forward recipe. All you’ll need is a quality skillet and cutting board!
Wash and slice veggies.
Cook in a skillet with extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil until tender and slightly charred.
Stir in seasonings and garnish with fresh parsley.
Top with vegan cheddar cheese, cover, and melt (optional).
Double or triple the recipe for larger parties or meal prep. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Skillet Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions
Recipe Author: Nicole Riggs
A delicious smoky side dish or flavorful addition to Mexican-style meals and even burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. This colorful skillet will have you eating at least half of the rainbow in just one sitting!
Serving Size: 3-4 portions
Equipment:
cutting board, skillet, measuring spoons
Ingredients:
4 bell peppers, mixed colors
3/4 white onion
16 oz cremini mushrooms
2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp sea salt
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Chop bell peppers, mushrooms and onions into slices.
Heat oil in a medium-large sized skillet. Once hot, add peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Reduce to medium heat and cover, stirring frequently. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender and slightly charred.
Mix in seasonings and garnish with fresh parsley.
(optional) add your favorite vegan cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
Enjoy on tacos, fajitas, nachos, burritos, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and more!
Health Benefits of Skillet Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions
Bell Peppers: despite the different colors, all bell peppers have a similar nutritional profile. All bell peppers have significant amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fiber and powerful antioxidants. However, red bell peppers have a higher antioxidant and phyto-nutrient content due to being on the vine longer, along with more beta-carotene and Vitamin C. In this recipe, we optimize the different colors to create a well rounded, nutrient-dense side dish.
Crimini Mushrooms: crimini mushrooms naturally boost the immune system and digestion by supplying your gut with helpful bacteria. They are also considered a cancer prevention super-food because of their aromatase inhibitors, which block the creation of excess estrogen, a hormone that promotes the growth of certain cancerous tumors.
White Onion: white onions are effective in protecting the heart and lungs, along with cognitive disorders and chronic pain. White onions are anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, and anti-cancer.
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