Grilled Red Pepper Fajitas Recipe
Description:
Grilled sweet peppers and assorted vegetables come together to create a delightful filling for these mouthwatering fajitas. This recipe requires approximately a dozen 8-inch bamboo skewers, which should be soaked in salted water for one hour prior to use.
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Mexican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 339.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 620.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.3g
- Fiber Content: 9.2g
- Sugar Content: 8.2g
- Protein Content: 7.9g
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eggplant |
| 1 1/2 | Salt |
| 2 | Bell peppers |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 1 | Cherry tomatoes |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Button mushroom |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 6-inch corn tortillas | |
| 12 | Bamboo skewers (8-inch) |
| Salsa |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Sprinkle the eggplant cubes with salt, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the salted eggplant in a colander and allow it to drain for approximately 30 minutes.
- After draining, rinse the eggplant and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel.
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Fire Up the Grill:
- Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire in your grill.
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Skewer the Vegetables:
- Thread the presoaked bamboo skewers with the vegetables, alternating between pieces of eggplant, bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and button mushrooms.
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Season and Drizzle:
- Whisk the olive oil with salt and pepper to taste, creating a seasoned oil.
- Drizzle the seasoned oil over the skewered vegetables, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Warm the Tortillas:
- Wrap the corn tortillas in aluminum foil and place them on the cooler areas of the grill to warm them up.
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Grill the Vegetables:
- Grill the skewered vegetables over the hottest area of the grill, basting them often with the seasoned oil.
- Cook until the vegetables are lightly charred and softened, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
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Assemble the Fajitas:
- Use a fork to carefully push the grilled vegetables off the skewers and onto the warm tortillas.
- Serve two fajitas per person and pass around the salsa at the table for added flavor.
These Grilled Red Pepper Fajitas are bursting with flavor and are perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or snack option. Enjoy the vibrant colors and delicious taste of this easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish! 🌶️🥒🍅
