Vegetable Fajitas
Fajitas are a fun way to allow children some choice in putting together
their meals. Consider adding chicken, beef or shrimp to the marinade
for variety. Other spring and summer vegetables like asparagus, squash,
or eggplant are also excellent choices for this recipe.
Yield: Eight servings
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| Ingredients |
| 2-1/2 cups |
red bell pepper, julienned |
| 2-1/2 cups |
yellow bell pepper, julienned |
| 2-1/2 Tbsp |
olive oil |
| 1 Tbsp |
red wine vinegar |
| 1/2 tsp |
whole cumin seed, toasted, ground |
| 1/2 Tbsp |
kosher salt |
| 1/2 tsp |
ground black pepper |
| 1 cup |
roma tomatoes, seeded and diced |
| 1 cup |
yellow onion, sliced |
| 1 cup |
red onion, small dice |
| 1 Tbsp |
lime juice |
| 1 tsp |
fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped |
| 1/2 cup |
fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 3 cloves |
garlic, chopped |
| 8 |
flour tortillas |
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Total Calories |
204 |
| Calories from Fat |
62 |
| Total Fat |
8g |
| Saturated Fat |
1g |
Cholesterol
|
0mg |
| Sodium |
744mg |
| Carbohydrates |
31g |
| Fiber |
2g |
| Sugar |
1g |
| Protein |
5g |
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- Combine oil, vinegar, cumin, half the salt and half the pepper
in a large bowl. Add the peppers and onions and marinate in the refrigerator
for 30 minutes.
- Combine tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro,
garlic, and remaining salt and pepper to make a salsa.
- Sauté the
peppers and onions until just soft.
- Warm the tortillas. Serve with
sautéed vegetables and salsa.

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