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Veggie Fajitas

SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Mercer 

"For scrumptious and super-healthy party fare, Sarah Mercer suggests her colorful, hearty fajitas packed with crisp-tender veggies. My husband prefers these to chicken or beef fajitas and I serve them for dinner often, says the Wichita, Kansas cook."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  25 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Ciroc Lola

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, saute the vegetables, salt and pepper in oil for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup vegetable mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese; fold in sides. Top with sour cream and salsa.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 2 fajitas with 4 tablespoons sour cream and salsa (prepared with reduced-fat cheese and fat-free sour cream) equals 303 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 891 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by KatBeth 
This recipe was super easy to make, and it turned out quite well! I would definitely make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom 
This is a very basic recipe, however it does need a few changes and additions in order to turn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Erin 
I felt good eating these because not only are they super healthy, they tasted great, too! My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by krisst411_2000 
A great dish when using fresh vegetables. I add black beans and substitute sour cream for... MORE


 
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