Smoky & Tangy Turkey Fajitas (Low-Fat)
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 2h 15m
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Accompaniment: fat-free refried beans, cauliflower rice, brown rice, and grilled corn on the cob
Ingredients
For the turkey
- 685g (~1 lb. 8 oz.) turkey tenderloins, sliced into thin strips
- 75mL (~⅓ cup) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
For the fajitas
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 150mL (~⅔ cup) apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
For the fajita seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 8 zero-carb flour tortillas, warmed
- low-fat cheese, to taste
- low-fat sour cream, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Gather all of the ingredients for the turkey then pat dry the meat. Slice into thin strips and toss in a medium bowl with the kosher salt and ground pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hr.
Step 2: When the turkey is done resting, set on the counter and grab all of the ingredients for the fajita seasoning.
Step 3: In a small cup, add the ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, ground cumin, turmeric, and ground ginger. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Add 1 tbsp of the fajita seasoning to the turkey (reserving the rest for a later step) .
Step 5: Massage thoroughly to coat then refrigerate for 1 hr.
Step 6: While the turkey rests, gather all of the ingredients for the fajitas.
Step 7: Halve, peel, and slice the onion. Separate the layers and add to a large bowl.
Step 8: Slice the red bell pepper into strips.
Step 9: Slice the yellow bell pepper into strips.
Step 10: Slice the orange bell pepper into strips.
Step 11: Toss to combine and set aside.
Step 12: Juice the lime and set aside.
Step 13: When the turkey is done resting, wrap tortillas in foil, place in the oven, and preheat the oven to 200°F/90°C.
Leave the wrapped tortillas in the oven until serving time.
Step 14: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 4 mins.
Step 15: Add the turkey strips to the skillet and sear, undisturbed, for 3 mins.
Step 16: Stir and break up the meat.
Step 17: Add 75mL (~⅓ cup) apple cider vinegar to the skillet.
Step 18: Bring to a simmer.
Step 19: Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar is reduced. About 12 mins.
Step 20: Continue cooking the turkey, stirring every 3 mins, until browned. About 9 mins.
Step 21: Set the turkey strips aside on a paper towel lined plate.
Step 22: Add the onions and bell peppers to the skillet.
Step 23: Add 150mL (~⅔ cup) apple cider vinegar.
Step 24: Cook, stirring occasionally, until vinegar is evaporated. About 10 mins.
Step 25: Continue cooking, stirring every 2 mins, until browned. About 6 mins.
Step 26: Add the onions, peppers, and turkey to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
Step 27: Add the remaining fajita seasoning.
Step 28: Add the lime juice.
Step 29: Toss to combine and let rest for 5 mins.
For serving: Top with low-fat sour cream, low-fat cheese, and chopped parsley, to taste.