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Grilled Vegetable fajitas

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Grilled Vegetable Fajitas

1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut into wedges
1 bunch (6) scallions
1/3 cup Southwestern Butter Baste
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
8 small lettuce leaves
2 cups shredded Monterey jack with hot peppers

Lightly brush rack of outdoor grill or broiler pan with vegetable oil.
Preheat grill or broiler.
Place batches of vegetables on rack 3 to 4 inches from heat; cook until nearly crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Turn and brush with Southwestern Butter Baste.
Cook until crisp-tender, and place on a large cutting board; repeat with remaining vegetables.
Slice vegetables into bite-size pieces; place in a serving bowl.
Drizzle with any remaining Southwestern Butter Baste; toss to coat.

For each serving: Heat flour tortillas according to package directions.
Place two tortillas on an individual serving plate; top each with one lettuce leaf.
Place 3/4 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese down the center of each tortilla.
Fold flour tortillas toward center; repeat.
Makes 4 servings.

Southwestern Butter Baste
In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
Cook and stir over low heat for about 2 minutes to blend flavors.
Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice; remove from heat.
Makes 1/3 cup.

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