veges

veges

So I am not the biggest fan of vegetables, which makes the prospect of eating a plant based diet difficult.   Veges have to be cooked properly and flavored properly for me to enjoy eating them (see previous article on Brussels sprouts).  So this week is my first attempt of going sans meat.

Last night I made vege fajitas, and not only were they tasty they were very satisfying.

Easy Fajitas (Veges only)

1 yellow onion half chopped, half julienned
2-3 pepito peppers, chopped
3/4 cup of mushrooms
6-7 stalks of asparagus cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces
5-6 baby carrots chopped
1 fajita packet

In a large sauté pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil add onions and let them cook until transparent.  Add the rest of the vegetables.  Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the colors on the veges look more vibrant.  Add 1/4 cup of water and then your favorite fajita mix, stir until combined and all veges are evenly coated. Cook for and additional 3 minutes.

I served mine with a sprinkle of shredded low fat cheese, a spoonful of salsa and 1/4 of avocado.

The above recipe made enough for 2 for dinner, and leftovers for one.

Fiesta time?