In case of great hunger, it may happen that you run out of ideas to prepare quickly to eat especially when you have neither the patience nor the desire to prepare a gourmet dish. So for more exoticism, bring Mexico to your table with this recipe of Fajitas, which can save you the stake, especially as it will bring a semblance of spring in your plate by the cheerfulness of its colors that animate the dish.
The Fajitas are easy to prepare and have as basic ingredients peppers, onions and tomatoes that can be associated with either chicken, beef or shrimp. This recipe can also be totally vegetarian using only stir-fry vegetables mixed with caramelized onions.
The interest of this recipe is the combination of these vegetables rich in nutrients and essential to health.
Benefits of recipe vegetables
- The pepper it is red, yellow or green is a vegetable that puts cheerfulness in our dishes. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber, it stimulates the intestinal transit and prevents the emergence of serious diseases, such as cancer. In addition, red pepper is a source of vitamins B2 and B6 that play a role in the metabolism of energy of cells, proteins and fatty acids as well as in tissue repair and the production of hormones and blood cells. red. Yellow pepper is a good source of folate (vitamin B9) that contributes to the production of all the body's cells and genetic material as well as to the proper functioning of the nervous and immune system.
According to Mayoclinic, red vegetables such as red pepper help reduce the risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and high cholesterol.
- Onion is a vegetable rich in vitamins and nutrients and low in calories. Its rich vitamin C gives it the role of a powerful antioxidant protecting the body's cells against free radicals, which cause serious diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Thus, according to a study, the onion prevents the risk of cancer, including the gastrointestinal tract, as well as garlic. Just as it is a good source of potassium and helps lower cholesterol and heart disease risk thanks to quercetin which is a flavonoid antioxidant that acts as a potent anti-inflammatory. Indeed, according to a study published on NCBI, quercetin prevents cardiovascular diseases because of its anti-hypertensive and vasorelaxant properties.
- Tomato, although technically a fruit, is considered a vegetable rich in water and fiber, while being low in calories. Moreover, as this study points out, tomato is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant essential to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. It is also a source of vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and vitamin K.
Fajitas sweet pepper recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 to 3 organic peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1 mild organic onion, finely chopped
- 2 organic tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic bio, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Add olive oil to pan and cook chicken, onion, peppers, garlic and cumin while stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Caramelise the onion for a few minutes on high heat and add the diced tomatoes.
4. Cook for a few minutes before serving hot with tortillas, preferably prepared with corn flour.
