Portabella and Asparagus Fajitas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 13

Portabella and Asparagus Fajitas recipe for a healthy and delicious meal

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs portabella mushrooms , stemmed
	32 asparagus spears , woody stems trimmed off
	1 cup julienned roasted red peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper
	sweet chipotle salad dressing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

15g

This Portabella and Asparagus Fajitas recipe is a healthy and flavorful vegetarian option for a quick weeknight meal. Fajitas are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of grilled meats or vegetables, served on a warm tortilla. With portobello mushrooms and asparagus as the main ingredients in this recipe, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The combination of the sweet chipotle salad dressing with the tender, grilled veggies makes this dish a crowd favorite. Serve this dish at a party or enjoy it at home for a healthy dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2.	Remove the stem from the portabella mushrooms and brush with salad dressing.
3.	Grill the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes per side or until tender. Set aside.
4.	Toss the asparagus with salad dressing and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until tender.
5.	Slice mushrooms and asparagus into thin strips.
6.	Place the sliced peppers, mushrooms and asparagus in a large mixing bowl and toss together with the remaining salad dressing.
7.	Warm flour tortillas by placing them on the grill for a few seconds, turning once.
8.	To serve, divide the mushroom and asparagus mixture among the tortillas.
9.	Enjoy!

PROS

This vegetarian dish is high in fiber, low in calories and contains a plethora of vitamins and minerals.
Portabella mushrooms are a good source of protein and antioxidants.
Asparagus is known to be beneficial for digestion and is high in folate, which is important for cell growth and development.

CONS

This dish could be high in sodium, depending on the amount of salad dressing used.
To reduce sodium intake, use less dressing, or use a salt-free seasoning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Portabella mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and have a lot of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Asparagus is known to be beneficial for digestion and is high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps support cell growth and development.