Ingredients

  • 2 medium yellow onions, either sliced with the grain in 1/2-inch-thick pieces (if using as an accompaniment to meat) or cut into 12 wedges, with the root ends intact to keep the wedges together (if using as a main fajita filling)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow and orange), sliced into 3/4-inch strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Method

  • Special equipment: a medium slow cooker (4 quarts)
  • Place the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker insert and toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil to coat.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, smoked and sweet paprika, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt on top of the onions and toss to coat the onions evenly.
  • Lay the sliced peppers on top of the onions.
  • Finally, top the peppers with the minced garlic and remaining salt and olive oil, tossing the pepper slices gently to coat.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 4 hours (for firmer veggies) or 4 to 6 hours (for softer, soupier veggies), stirring once about an hour before the cooking time is completed.
  • It may also be cooked on high for 1 to 2 hours (firmer) or 2 to 3 hours (softer).
  • Stir in the lime juice just before serving