Flank-steak Fajitas With Spicy Garden Vegetables

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0
Flank-steak Fajitas With Spicy Garden Vegetables recipe for a hearty meal
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup vertically sliced onion
1 flank steak , cut into strips
cooking spray
1 cup red bell pepper , strips
1 cup julienne-cut yellow squash
1 cup julienne-cut zucchini
1 cup fresh corn kernels ( about 2 ears )
6 fat-free flour tortillas
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
384
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
Flank-steak Fajitas With Spicy Garden Vegetables is a classic Mexican dish, originating from the fact that fajita means ‘little strips’ in Spanish. The dish was originally made to use the tough beef cuts found around the skirt, or flank, of a cow. The vegetables in this dish brighten up the meal by providing a beautiful variety of colors and flavors. Perfect for entertaining on a casual summer evening, this dish is filled with essential vitamins and minerals that will nourish and satisfy your body.

Instructions

1.In a bowl mix minced cilantro, lime juice, water, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic
2.Take out 1/2 cup of the mixture, set it aside, and pour the remaining over the flank steak, set it aside for 10 mins
3.Heat a pan coated with cooking spray, add onions and steak and cook for 5 mins
4.Add red bell pepper, yellow squash and zucchini and cook for 3 more mins
5.Add corn, stir briefly
6.Warm the tortillas in separate pan
7.Fill each tortilla with steak and vegetable mix, top with tomatoes
8.Drizzle the set aside mixture to the top, garnish with sour cream

PROS

This is a meat-lover’s favorite meal – juicy steak packed with fresh vegetables and served with low-fat sour cream.

It’s easy to prepare and pack for a tasty lunch.

The dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family for a casual or festive dinner.

CONS

This meal is not vegan-friendly and it contains beef, so it’s not advisable for people who have set dietary restrictions.

Beef is high in saturated fat and it may increase cholesterol levels.
The meal contain high-calorie tortillas that might not fit into a very low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and iron. Vegetables include red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and corn that are rich in vitamins and minerals. The dish is further enhanced by fresh lime juice, which is a good source of vitamin C, and garlic, known for its health benefits. However, using fat-free tortillas make it difficult to add healthy fats to the recipe.

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