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Recipe for July
Hope you enjoy this grilling favorite...
Fantastic
Fajitas
Serves 8
Marinade:
6-oz. can grapefruit or pineapple juice (3/4 c.)
1/8 c. lime juice
1/8 c. tequila
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. chili powder
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fajitas:
1 lb. boneless turkey or chicken breasts
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2" thick slices
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & sliced in half
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced in half
8 - 10" flour tortillas
Optional: Salsa, light sour cream, & chopped cilantro
- In a large non-metallic container or plastic bag combine the juices, tequila,
garlic, cumin, chili powder, and pepper. Add the turkey or chicken and cover or seal.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, turning several times.
- Bring the marinated meat to room temperature.
- Place the turkey or chicken in the center of a lightly oiled grill. Grill for 5-6
minutes per side. until the meat is no longer pink in the center. Brush the peppers &
onions with a little oil. Cook over hot coals for 5 -10 minutes, turning several times,
until soft. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm over the grill after the turkey and
vegetables are done. Remove the meat and vegetables to a cutting board and cut into
bite-size strips. Toss the meat with the peppers and onions.
- To serve individually, place a small amount of meat & vegetable filling down
the center of each tortilla, add desired condiments and fold up.
Nutritional content per serving:
 | Calories 398, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 395 mg, Vitamin C 67 mg, Protein 41 g. |
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