Lunch Lessons

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

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
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
  1. 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.
  2. Combine tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and remaining salt and pepper to make a salsa.
  3. Sauté the peppers and onions until just soft.
  4. Warm the tortillas. Serve with sautéed vegetables and salsa.

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