**Fajitas in Pitas: A Sizzling Fiesta of Flavors**
Indulge in the tantalizing world of fajitas, a classic Mexican dish that bursts with bold flavors and vibrant colors. Picture sizzling strips of tender chicken, juicy steak, or succulent shrimp, kissed by a smoky char and seasoned with a symphony of spices. Nestled in soft and fluffy pitas, these fajita fillings become the heart of a culinary masterpiece. Accompanied by an array of enticing toppings, from crisp bell peppers and onions to tangy salsa and creamy guacamole, each bite of a fajita in pita is a fiesta of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering fajita recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From classic chicken fajitas to the sizzling sizzle of shrimp fajitas and the tantalizing flavors of vegetarian fajitas, these recipes will transport you to a culinary haven where every bite is a celebration.
BEEF FAJITA PITAS
Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Squeeze in a healthful lunch with a simple recipe that's a 10-minute snap to prep.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spoon salsa into pita bread halves.
- Fill pita breads with beef, bell pepper and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN FAJITA PITA
Kids and adults alike love these tasty Tex-Mex inspired Chicken Fajita Pitas. Served up in a pita pocket, not only are they fun to eat, they're also easy to prepare.
Provided by Sheila Thigpen
Categories Sandwiches
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the chicken, crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Cut the onion, and bell peppers into 3/4-inch strips, and place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Evenly sprinkle the fajita spice blend on top of the mixture and give it another quick stir.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and squeeze lime juice on top.
- Use tongs to fill the pita pockets and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
FAJITA PITAS
I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished with a homemade sauce and other tasty toppings, are often requested when we're hungry for something in a hurry. -Diana Jones, Springtown, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. For salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil., Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SKIRT STEAK FAJITA PITA WITH CHIMICHURRI
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield s: 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the marinade: Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, cumin, cayenne, garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Place the steak in a large freezer bag or a baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Marinate the steak at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- For the chimichurri: Whisk together the oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno and red onions. Add the herbs and toss to combine. Set aside until ready to build the sandwich.
- Heat a grill pan to high heat.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, let any excess drip from the meat so it is not overly wet. Grill the meat for 4 to 6 minutes each side for medium-rare. Transfer the meat to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- While the meat rests, toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the oil and salt and pepper. Place onto the grill and cook until the vegetables are nice and charred, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Cut the pita pockets in half.
- Slice the rested skirt steak into thin strips against the grain.
- To build the pocket: Lay a piece of Havarti cheese in the pita, add slices of skirt steak, some peppers and onions and pour in some chimichurri.
FAST FAJITA PITA
"These are perfect for busy days," notes Cathy Bell of Joplin, Missouri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and fajita seasoning in oil until vegetables are just tender. Add roast beef; saute 5-6 minutes longer or until beef is heated through. , Place a piece of cheese and a lettuce leaf in each pita half; fill with beef mixture and tomato. Serve with salsa and ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
RATTLESNAKE FAJITA PITAS
Provided by Food Network
Time 7h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate rattlesnake meat, refrigerated, for about 3 hours in teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt and jalapeno seasoning.
- In a large iron skillet, heat olive oil and sear meat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic and tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add any additional seasonings to suit taste.
- Cut pitas in 1/2 and butter the inside of the pocket and toast until crispy. Spoon rattlesnake meat and vegetables into pitas and top with cheese.
- Served best on a bed of rice with side condiments of picante sauce, guacamole and sour cream.
FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF FAJITAS
This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.
Provided by CookingQueen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SKINNY GRILLED FAJITA PITAS
77% less sat fat • 64% less cholesterol than the original recipe. A Tex-Mex filling meets Greek bread in this veggie-packed dinner sandwich.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Score both sides of steak in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
- In a screw-top jar, combine salad dressing, lime peel, lime juice, and cilantro. Cover and shake well. Pour half of the salad dressing mixture into a small bowl and add onion; cover and chill until serving time. Pour the remaining salad dressing mixture in jar over steak in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Drain steak, discarding marinade. Sprinkle steak with salt and black pepper. For a charcoal grill, place steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 17 to 21 minutes for medium doneness (160°F), turning once. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place steak on grill rack. Cover and grill as above.) (To broil, place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 15 to 18 minutes for medium doneness [160°F], turning once.)
- To serve, thinly slice steak across the grain. In a large bowl, toss together steak, salad greens, red pepper, avocado, and reserved dressing mixture. Fill each pita half with steak mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 filled pita half, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken or steak thinly. This will help it cook evenly.
- Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes. This will help it flavor and tenderize it.
- Cook the meat over high heat. This will help it sear and caramelize.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy.
- Serve the fajitas immediately. This will help them stay warm and delicious.
- Top the fajitas with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun weekend party. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make fajitas at home that are just as good as the ones you get at your favorite restaurant.
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