B is for Bell Peppers

ABCs for healthy living are quick takes on simple strategies for creating a healthier life.

Eat crunchy and colorful bell peppers

Bell peppers are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. They are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, and essential minerals including iron and manganese. Green, yellow, red, and orange bell peppers can be found at your favorite local grocery store or farmer's market. They are delicious raw in salads or added to your favorite cooked dishes.Need a recipe idea? Try Fajita Stir Fry

Fajita Stir Fry

1/3 c olive oil
1 green bell pepper
1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper
1 small purple onion
4 garlic cloves
10 baby portabella mushrooms
2 boneless chicken breasts
Salt, pepper, cumin, cilantro, turmeric, chipotle chili pepper, cayenne pepper
Large soft flour tortillas
Salsa
Grated cheese
Black beans
Rice
Avocado

Remove the seeds and membrane from the bell peppers and chop.
Peel and chop the onion.
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
Slice the baby bellas
Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil on medium high until sizzling.
Add the chopped vegetables and chicken.
Sprinkle with the seasonings to taste.
Stir constantly for five minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked

Spoon into soft flour tortillas.Top with salsa and grated cheese. Fold one short end of the tortilla up over the mixture and then roll the tortilla up lengthwise.
Serve with a scoop of rice topped with black beans and sliced avocado on the side.
(See post from yesterday on how to peel and slice an avocado)

Makes about 8 fajitas depending on how much of the mixture you put in each tortilla.



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