Turkey Fajitas
A quick and easy main dish, yet it calls for only a few ingredients. It’s ideal to serve for an impromptu dinner.
Cooking time: n/a
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless turkey breast, or chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
- ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin 2-inch (5 cm) strips
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin 2-inch (5 cm) strips
- 6 9-inch (23 cm) flour tortillas, warmed
Salsa, light sour cream, shredded lettuce and shredded light Cheddar cheese for garnishes
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss turkey with lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil over high heat; cook turkey for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and no longer pink in centre. Transfer to plate; keep warm.
- Add onion and peppers to skillet; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Remove from heat. Cut turkey into thin diagonal strips; toss with onion-pepper mixture. Spoon turkey mixture down centre of each tortilla; add a small spoonful of salsa and sour cream, if desired, and sprinkle with shredded lettuce and cheese. Roll up.
Notes
Canada’s Choice per Serving:
2 Carbohydrates
2½ Meat & Alternatives
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories | 307 |
Total fat | 9 g |
Saturated fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Sodium | 445 mg |
Carbohydrates | 30 g |
Fiber | 3 g |
Protein | 23 g |
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