Portobello Mushroom Fajitas for Two

This looks like a complicated recipe, but if you make the seasoning ahead this makes a great meal in about 10-15 minutes.

Fajita Seasoning

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon evaporated cane juice or sugar

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Dash cayenne (optional)

Mix together in a small bowl and set aside.

 

2 large (4-5 inch) Portobello mushrooms, cut in half and then in ½ inch slices

½ sweet red pepper, cut in strips

½ sweet green pepper, cut in strips

1 medium onion, cut in half and then in thin slices

3 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons water

Place the mushrooms in one bowl and the peppers and onions in another bowl.  Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the mushrooms and the remaining teaspoon over the peppers and onions.

Spoon 2/3 of the fajita seasoning over the mushrooms and stir to coat.  Spoon the remaining seasoning over the peppers and onions and stir to coat.

Spray a large flat griddle (the type that uses two burners) with olive oil cooking spray (we use Trader Joe’s).

Heat the griddle over medium high heat.  Place the mushrooms cut side down on one side of the griddle and the peppers and onions on the other side.  Turn the all of the vegetables as soon as they begin to brown.  This happens quickly because of the sugar in the seasoning.  One the mushrooms are brown on both sides mix with the onions and peppers.  Continue turning and stirring until the edges of the peppers begin to char.

Any seasoning left behind in the bowls can be added at this point.

Turn the heat down to medium.  Add the water, stir and cover with a domed lid for 1-2 minutes.  Stir one more time and remove from heat.

Serve with tortillas, salsa and non-dairy sour cream.  Avocado is a nice accompaniment also.

Makes 2 generous servings.  168.5 calories per serving for the vegetables and the seasoning.  Tortillas vary in calories, so add your tortilla calories and any condiments you add.

You could subsitute the spray oil for the olive oil.  If you do this, your calorie count would be 108.5 per serving.