Fajitas Box Recipe
Serves 4 ppl, comes with rice and beans. Choose a meal of: chicken, steak or vegetarian.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Marinade and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Protein
If using chicken, slice it into strips. For steak, slice against the grain into strips. For vegetarian, skip this step.
- 2
Make Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- 3
Marinate the Protein
Add the protein to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for better flavor).
Cooking
- 4
Cook Rice
While the protein is marinating, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 5
Cook Onions
In a pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sliced onions and cook until translucent.
- 6
- 7
- 8
Warm Tortillas
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm.
- 9
Prepare Black Beans
Heat the canned black beans in a small pot until warmed through.
Serving
- 10
Assemble Fajitas
To serve, place cooked rice, black beans, and protein in the center of each tortilla, topped with sautéed peppers and onions. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- 11
Final Touch
Serve with lime wedges and extra toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if desired.