Recipes
Turkey fajitas
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:
Per serving
Calories 307
Carbohydrate 30g
Fiber 3g
Protein 23g
Total fat 9g
Saturated fat 2g
Sodium 445 mg
Cholesterol 45 mg
Canada’s Choice per Serving:
2 Carbohydrates
2½ Meat & Alternatives
Recipe reprinted with permission from Diabetes Comfort Food, Johanna Burkhard and Barb Selley, Robert Rose Inc., 2006, http://www.robertrose.ca