---
title: "Cheesy Blistered Shishito Pepper Fajitas"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-blistered-shishito-pepper-fajitas-682af8cdddaf24d721839d6b
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Veggie
  - New
  - Seasonal
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 0
source_chef: echelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: "Flavor"
    text: "Some found it tasty, while others felt it needed more seasoning or complexity."
  - theme: "Ease of prep"
    text: "Cooking times varied; add onions later to prevent burning."
nutrition:
  calories: 720
  fat: 28
  saturated fat: 14
  carbohydrates: 95
  sugar: 11
  fiber: 5
  protein: 18
  cholesterol: 40
  sodium: 850
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Fajita%20Recipes/cheesy-blistered-shishito-pepper-fajitas.avif"
---

Wash and dry produce. In a small pot, combine @white rice{1%cup}, @water{3⁄4%cup} (1⁄1 cu for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until the rice is tender, ~{15%minutes} to ~{18%minutes}. Keep covered pan off heat until it is ready to serve.

While the rice cooks, halve, peel, and cut @onion{2%unit} into 1⁄4-inch-thick wedges. Trim @scallions{4%unit}, cut the whites into 1-inch pieces, and thinly slice the greens. Using @kitchen seisors{}, trim the ends from @Fajita chicks? stir in the @Fajita Spice Blend{2%tbsp} and a splash of water; cook, stirring, until peppers are coated, ~{1%minute}.

Wrap @flour tortillas{12%unit} in a paper towel and microwave until warm and pliable, ~{30%seconds}. In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour place, the @white rice{1%cup}, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer; cook until the rice is tender, ~{15%minutes} to ~{18%minutes}. Let it sit covered until ready to serve, then fluff with a fork after ~{5%minutes}.

While rice cooks, halve, peel, and cut @onion{2%unit} into wedges. Trim @scallions{4%unit}, cut whites into batons, and slice greens. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Trim the stems from the @shishito peppers{16%ounce} if needed.

Mean.

Divide the warm tortillas** Then top with @Mexican cheese blend{1%cup}, as much crema and @hotsauce{2%tsp} as you lis, and scallion greens. Serve with any remaining lime wedges.