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Turkey Fajitas

Servings: 4
Ingredients:
8 - 6 flour tortillas
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 med. green pepper, bite-sized strips
2 cups (1lb) turkey, chopped, cooked
1/3 cup salsa
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup plain lowfat source cream or yogurt
    Instructions:
  1. Wrap tortillas in foil.
  2. Place in a 300 degrees oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating.
  4. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add green pepper, stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Add turkey and salsa.
  7. Cook and stir until heated through.
  8. serve:
  9. Divide turkey mixture evenly among tortillas.
  10. Top with shredded lettuce, then yogurt and any fajita toppings you like (green onions, chopped olives).
  11. Roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) - Calories 290  ~ fat 6 g ~ calories from fat 50  ~ sodium 760 mg ~ total carbohydrate 43 g ~ fiber 3 

Keywords: snack, tortillas, turkey, Mexican, fajitas

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