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Steak Fajita Salad with Tortilla Croutons

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Not in a carnivorous mood? Just opt for large peeled shrimp instead of beef and cut the cooking time by a couple of minutes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 corn tortillas
Olive oil
Parchment paper
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 lb flank steak
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinluy sliced
2 small bell peppers (red and/or yellow), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 romaine hearts, chopped
1 cup cooked black beans

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°. Lightly brush tortillas with olive oil, thinly slice and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and bake until crispy, 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside. In a large heavy skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Pat steak dry and season with salt. Sear steak until browned, 3 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a cutting board. Add onion and peppers to skillet and sauté. over high heat, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and remove from heat. Thinly slice steak across the grain.Add romaine and beans to bowl with dressing and toss to combine; transfer saladto a platter and top with steak, pepper mixture and tortilla croutons.

Nutrition Per Serving

257 calories per serving
7 g fat (2 g saturated)
24 g carbs
6 g fiber
24 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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