9 Fabulous Fajita Recipes

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: sirloin

Chicken breast reduces fat while maintaining protein.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Marinate flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook the marinated flank steak for 5-7 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached.

Remove steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

While the steak rests, sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same skillet until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.

Assemble fajitas by placing steak, sautéed vegetables, and toppings on each tortilla.

Add sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and cilantro as desired.

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

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