Fajitas are a great meal to make if you are trying to find something that will please both your health-minded friends as well as your unhealthy minded friends!  They can be made with or without meat, and you can add whatever toppings you like. 

When our family gets together, this meal makes everyone happy.  If you are like me, your extended family or friends may not be as into eating healthy as you are.  It can be challenging to find a meal to fix that makes everyone happy- the meat eaters, the gluten free folks, and the vegans.  With this fajita recipe, you will see how easy it is to adapt it to whoever might be joining you for dinner. 

Vegetarian Fajitas

Marinade:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp. freshly minced garlic
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Other ingredients:

• 8 ounces Portabello mushrooms, sliced
• 3 onions, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes or salsa
• tortillas, gluten-free or whole grain

Optional toppings:

• Guacamole or chopped avocado
• Cilantro, chopped
• Green onions, chopped
• Sour cream alternative- Plain yogurt or Kefir Sauce (vegan)
• Shredded cheese
• Cooked black beans or pinto beans

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large dish.  Add the mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.  Let marinate 20-30 minutes (or longer in the refrigerator).

In a large pan, heat 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat and add all the marinated vegetables.  Cook until softened.  Remove from the pan.  (This is where you could cook the meat for your meat-eating friends). 

Serve the veggies in tortillas or on a bed of lettuce and top with the lettuce, salsa, and any other optional toppings you desire. 

Serves 3-4

Note: To add meat to this recipe, simply make more of the marinade and marinate the meat in a separate container from the veggies for 20-30 minutes.  Then cook over medium heat until cooked through. 

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Becky Mauldin, N.D. is a Naturopath, teacher, speaker, and author.  She has authored two gluten-free cookbooks, Vibrant Health and Recipes for Life. Her story of recovery from an incurable illness has inspired many people around the world. She is known for making a healthy diet achievable for real people and real life.

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