Today we are focusing on the Red Pepper family of spices. You probably mostly think of HOT when you hear red pepper flakes, or ground red pepper, which is called cayenne. However, chili powder and paprika are also in this family of spices, which you might have guessed from the color.
Chicken or Tofu Fajitas
- boneless (skinless chicken, cut into strips OR firm tofu, cut into strips)
- pre-cut onion and pepper mix (i bought mine at Whole Foods, but I've seen them at many other grocery stores)
- cooking oil (i used canola)
- whole wheat tortillas
- shredded cheddar cheese
- diced tomatoes (can buy them pre-diced if you want)
- lettuce
- fat free sour cream
- salsa (optional – i did not use it)
- paprika
- oregano
- chili powder
- cayenne (if you want extra spice!)
- Cut chicken or tofu into strips before cooking
- Heat pan with oil, add chicken or tofu and cooked through
- Add onion and peppers and cook until onions are soft
- Add desired amount of oregano, paprika, chili powder and cayenne and mix. I sprinkled them all around and was careful with the cayenne!
- Put shredded cheese in the tortillas, scoop the chicken and pepper mix in, and top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa.
- Enjoy!