Grilled Fajita Bowl: 4 servings (Can be made with chicken or steak or tofu, etc)
This taco night twist - is a quick, simple, and colorful meal the whole family can enjoy. This Grilled Fajita Bowl Recipe can be completed in 30 minutes of less, which makes its a great pick for a busy weeknight meal.
INGREDIENTS:
1¼ lb. flank steak (we made our with 24 oz of cooked chicken which is about 2 lbs raw)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp or less of each: salt & pepper (Optional)
2 scallions (Whole till grilled then chopped)
1 small lime (cut in half)
8 cups lettuce
1 bell pepper, orange or yellow (sliced)
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 jalapeno (sliced)
1 cup cilantro (chopped)
¼ cup light sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat grill.
Combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Season beef with spice mixture.
Grill beef on both sides until internal temperature reaches 145⁰F.
Remove from heat and allow to rest.
Grill whole scallions, about 1 minute per side, and lime halves (cut-side down) for 1 to 2 minutes.
Slice beef into thin pieces, and roughly chop the scallions.
Squeeze lime halves over beef and scallions, and toss to coat.
To assemble bowls: add two cups of lettuce to each bowl and top with an equal amount of sliced bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno, and cilantro.
Add 5 ounces of cooked beef, a sprinkle of scallions, and one tablespoon of sour cream to each bowl.
Per serving: 290 calories, 13g fat, 12g carbohydrate, 32g protein
If you make with chicken add 1.5 oz of avocado to complete this healthy meal!
ENJOY!
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