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Fajitas
An all vegetarian version of an otherwise well known meat dish.  The name "fajitas" refers to the type of meat used in the traditional version. In this recipe the meat is replaced with onions, sweet peppers, corn and beans.  Recipe and photo by Nestlé® foods.


vegetarian fajitas photo by: nestles
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Makes: 6

I N G R E D I E N T S

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup quartered, sliced onion
1 cup red, green or yellow bell pepper strips
1 (15-ounce) can black, pinto or kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 (1.25-ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 (6-inch) fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed


I N S T R U C T I O N S
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in beans, corn, fajita seasoning mix and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
 
Spoon 1/2 cup fajita mixture onto each tortilla; fold in half.




 

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