Lightning Fast Fajitas
1 lb. flank steak cut in strips or small pieces
1 large green pepper, cut in strips
1 red pepper, cut in strips
1 medium yellow onion, cut in strips
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 tsp chili powder
Lemon juice
Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Sauté garlic in a bit of lemon juice for 1 minute in large wok or skillet.
- Add beef and chili powder and cook until beef is cooked near to the temperature you desire.
- Add peppers and onions and cook until vegetables are mostly soft, raising the heat for a short time if you like the vegetables slightly charred.
- Spoon into whole wheat tortillas.
- Top with salsa or fat-free sour cream if desired.
Chicken Cacciatore
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 28 oz can crushed tomato
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
3 pressed garlic cloves
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tbsp. parsley
Dash of pepper
Cooking spray
- Spray pan with cooking spray and heat. Brown chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, green pepper and garlic.
- Cook until the onion is tender; about 5 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Cook over low for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add browned chicken, cover and cook on low for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve. Top on whole wheat pasta or brown rice if desired.
Pan Broiled Fish
1 lb. Fish filets
One 14 oz. Can diced tomatoes w/ basil, garlic & oregano
- Arrange fish filets in a single layer in skillet.
- Cover with tomatoes and liquid.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-20 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.
- Serve plain or over brown rice.
