Meatless or Vegetarian Recipes
Meatless Recipes
Grilled Vegetable Fajitas
1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 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 cheese with hot peppers
Lightly brush rack of outdoor grill or broiler pan with vegetable oil. Heat
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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