Fajitas

This recipe is intended for patients who have successfully completed the Soft Solid phase and are over eight weeks post-op.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lbs. of lean meat (chicken, steak, pork) cut into small strips
• 1 onion cut into strips
• 1 bell pepper or peppers of your choice cut into strips
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Lettuce leaves
• 2 cloves of garlic chopped
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. oregano
• Juice from 2 lemons
• Toppings: salsa, avacado, guacamole, low fat cheese, tomatoes, olives

 

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl mix the meat, onion, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and spices together.
• Allow to marinate for as long as you wish.
• Heat a large pan on medium, adding the olive oil.
• Cook mixture thoroughly.
• Serve with lettuce leaves.
• Garnish according to taste.

Yields 4 servings

 

Nutrition Facts

calculated with 1 lb chicken breast

• Protein 36g
• Total Carbs 9g
• Sugar 3g
• Total Fat 7g