Vegetarian Fajitas With Portabello Mushroom Recipe

***FAJITA FILLING***
4 large portabello mushroom caps, slice into long thin - strips
2 large onions, slice into long - thin strips
2 large green peppers, slice into long - thin strips
1 large red pepper, slice into long - thin strips
***COMBINE IN A SHALLOW DISH***
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp finely minced cilantro
1 tbsp finely minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder

Add sliced vegetables to vinegar mixture and marinate for 15 - 30 minutes.

Place vegetables in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5
minutes or until vegetables are cooked but still slightly crisp. Drain any
left-over liquid and place vegetables in a serving dish.

Place vegetables on table along with the following condiments in their own
small dishes:

6 eight inch flour tortillas (preferably whole wheat) (heat in microwave
for 1 minute) reduced fat cheddar cheese salsa low fat sour cream Assemble
fajitas by rolling 1/6 vegetable mixture and desired toppings into a
tortilla.

Makes 6 fajitas:

Per fajita: 225 calories 8 g protein 8 g fat 30 g carbohydrate 2 g fiber

Notes: Portabello mushrooms in this dish have a meaty texture and flavor
and take the place of the usual beef/chicken found in fajitas.

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Serves: 6

Is this Vegetarian Fajitas With Portabello Mushroom Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?

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