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Easy Turkey Fajitas

Turkey makes a delicious alternative to chicken in these Easy Turkey Fajitas. You can use fresh turkey breast OR leftover roast turkey in these easy peasy fajitas – either way they are ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with homemade salsa, guacamole and refried beans for a delicious Mexican-inspired feast!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Main Course , Others
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

Turkey Fajitas
  • 12 medium tortillas or 8 large ones (I use Old El Paso)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 600 g turkey breast fillets cut into thin strips (OR leftover cooked turkey - see Note 1)
  • 3 peppers sliced thinly (ideally 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green)
  • 2 medium onions sliced thinly
  • fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans etc. to serve
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes (more if you like things hot!)
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat your oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6 / 400F. Wrap the tortillas in foil (see Note 2) and place in the oven when the oven is fully heated up. Remove after 10 minutes, but keep wrapped up.
  2. Place all the Homemade Fajita Seasoning Ingredients in a small bowl and mix together thoroughly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat for 1 minute.
  4. Tip the turkey strips into the pan and stir fry until lightly browned and cooked all the way through – approximately 4-5 minutes. (See Note 1.)
  5. Remove the turkey strips onto a plate (including all the juices) and place the pan back on the heat.
  6. Put the sliced peppers into the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes, then add the sliced onions and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the peppers and onions are nicely browned
  7. Turn the heat down low and add the Homemade Fajita Seasoning to the pan. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  8. Add the cooked turkey and a couple of tablespoons of the juice to the pan and stir fry for 1 more minute. (See Note 1.)
  9. Garnish with coriander and serve at the table in the pan.
  10. Place the warmed tortillas on a plate, still wrapped in the foil, and place on the table.
  11. Place all the extras (salsa, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans etc.) on the table for everyone to help themselves.

Notes

  • If using cooked turkey, leave out steps 4 and 5. Add the cooked turkey – cut into strips or bitesize pieces – as per step 8, but cook for a little longer until the turkey is piping hot all the way through.
  • I find the very best way to warm up tortillas is wrapping them in a foil parcel and putting them into a warm oven for 10 minutes. For best results, separate the tortillas before placing in the foil – this stops them sticking to each other. To make the foil parcel, cut off a large piece of foil – it must be about 6cm more than double the circumference of the tortillas. Place the tortillas about 3cm from one end. Fold over the foil so it completely covers the tortillas, with roughly 3cm of overhang. Then fold in the edges of the foil all around the tortillas so the parcel is completely sealed. (See above for pictures.)
  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 760mg (32%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1256IU (25%) Vitamin C 81mg (90%) Calcium 224mg (22%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 760mg 32%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1256IU 25%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 224mg 22%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.