Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Fajitas W / Choice Of Light Lemon Lentil Or Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Or Mixed Green Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue
Time1h
Serves4

Make Chicken Fajitas W / Choice Of Light Lemon Lentil Or Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Or Mixed Green Salad Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fajitas (Blue Zone Inspired)

Light Lemon Lentil Soup (Blue Zone Inspired)

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (Blue Zone Inspired)

Mixed Green Salad (Blue Zone Inspired)

Method

Chicken Fajitas (Blue Zone Inspired)

  1. 1

    Prep and marinate the chicken

    In a small bowl combine cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the spice mix. Let marinate 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté vegetables

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sliced peppers and onion; sauté 5-7 minutes until tender and lightly charred. Stir in minced garlic in the last minute.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    Push vegetables to the side. Add marinated chicken; cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Return peppers and onions to the pan and toss.

  4. 4

    Finish and serve

    Squeeze lime juice over the fajitas. Garnish with cilantro. Warm tortillas and serve the filling with tortillas so guests make their own fajitas.

Light Lemon Lentil Soup (Blue Zone Inspired)

  1. 5

    Prepare ingredients

    Rinse lentils. Dice onion, carrot, and celery; mince garlic.

  2. 6

    Cook aromatics

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery; sauté 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  3. 7

    Simmer lentils

    Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

  4. 8

    Finish

    Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: blend a portion for a lighter texture.

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (Blue Zone Inspired)

  1. 9

    Sauté base

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook 4-6 minutes until translucent.

  2. 10

    Add potatoes and spices

    Add cubed sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook 2 minutes to bloom spices.

  3. 11

    Simmer

    Pour in vegetable stock; bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  4. 12

    Blend and finish

    Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth (or leave chunky). Stir in coconut milk; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mixed Green Salad (Blue Zone Inspired)

  1. 13

    Prepare produce

    Rinse greens. Slice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.

  2. 14

    Make dressing

    Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. 15

    Toss salad

    In a large bowl, toss greens with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle dressing and toss to coat.

  4. 16

    Serve

    Season to taste. Add feta cheese if using and serve immediately.

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