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| Vegetable Fajitas |
| few simple ingredients makes a quick meal idea for the vegetarian's dinner table. Add a side of guacamole or homemade salsa and you've got a treat. VEGETABLE FAJITAS 1 onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed 8 ounces mushrooms 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons medium chili powder salt and freshly ground pepper FOR THE GUACAMOLE: 1 ripe avocado 1 shallot,chopped 1 fresh green Chile,seeded and chopped TO SERVE: 4-6 TORTILLAS, WARMED SPRIGS OF CILANTRO 1)Slice the onion. Cut the peppers in half,remove the seeds and cut the flesh into strips. Combine the onion and peppers in a bowl. Add the crushed garlic and mix lightly. 2) Remove the mushrooms stalks. Discard. Slice the mushroom caps and add to the pepper mixture in the bowl. Mix the oil and chili powder in a cup, pour over the veggie mixture and stir well. Set aside. 3) Make the guacamole. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit and the peel. Put the flesh into a food processor or blender with the shallot, green Chile. 4)Process for 1 minute,until smooth. Scrape into a small bowl, cover tightly and put in the refrigerator to chill until required. 5) Heat a frying pan or wok until very hot. Add the marinated vegetables and stir-fry over high heat for 5-6 minutes, until the mushrooms and peppers are just tender. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Spoon the filling into each tortilla and roll up. Garnish with guacamole or homemade salsa and cilantro sprigs. |
