Barley Over The Border Fajitas Recipes

BREAKFAST FAJITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F; arrange the tortillas in a single layer on an oven rack to warm them.
• In a small well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Sprinkle a few droplets of water into the pan. If they sizzle and evaporate, the skillet is hot enough. Add the bell pepper and onion and saute until soft and fragrant, 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the Spice Mix and continue to saute until fragrant and the vegetables are thoroughly warmed through.
• Add the egg whites to the skillet. As they begin to solidify, use a rubber spatula to move them around the pan to mix with the vegetables, so that the liquid parts are exposed to the heat. When all is cooked through, season with salt and pepper.
• Serve straight from the skillet, spooning the fajita mixture onto the warmed tortillas. Serve with Dominic's Salsa or hot sauce (if using), and the sour cream (if using) on the side.
• Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt, cornmeal and some black pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. Store in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. The spice mix will keep up to 2 months.
• Combine the tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and vinegar in a medium serving bowl. Add the salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then stir again.

BARLEY OVER THE BORDER FAJITAS

Steps:

• Slice steak into thin strips.
• Place in gallon storage bag.
• Mix vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, onion powder and salt in small bowl.
• Pour over steak.
• Refrigerate at least one hour, or overnight.
• Soak mesquite chips and wooden skewers in water.
• Cut onions into quarters and place on skewers.
• Cut bell pepper into strips and put on skewers.
• Preheat grill and add mesquite chips.
• Remove steak from bag put on grill.
• Spray or brush olive oil on onions and peppers and place on grill.
• Turn onions and peppers frequently to prevent burning.
• Remove steak when done (8 to 10 minutes per side).
• Serve steak, onions, peppers and salsa on a tortilla.

FAJITA-STYLE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large shallow casserole or frying pan. Add the chicken and fry for 5 mins over a medium heat until golden all over. Remove and set aside on a plate.
• Put the onion and peppers in the same pan and fry over a medium heat for 8-10 mins. Add the garlic, dried herbs and spices and cook for 1 min. Add the tomato purée and cook for 2 mins. Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the cream, stirring to combine. Season to taste.
• Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and reserve 150ml of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the pan with 50ml of the water and stir everything together over the heat. Add a little more water to loosen if needed. Season to taste and stir through the parsley. Divide between six bowls and top with a little cheese and extra chopped parsley, if you like. This can be packed into a lunchbox and eaten cold, too.