Paleo Turkey Fajitas

Main Dishes

May 5, 2024

Fajitas have become a favorite food for many families. The Paleo-perfect ingredients in this recipe allow you to enjoy the flavors of Mexico in a healthy way.

SERVES 4

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1½ pounds turkey cutlets, cut into ½-inch strips
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ½-inch strips
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced
• Holy Guacamole

1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the garlic, lime, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add turkey and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Remove from refrigerator thirty minutes before cooking.

2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss in turkey and cook for ten minutes, stirring continuously.

3. Scatter with cilantro and sliced scallions. Serve topped with guacamole.

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