Fajitas with Chipotle Sour Cream Recipe

Name: Fajitas with Chipotle Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream (regular or nonfat); 2 tsp. canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1/4 tsp. salt; 8 10-inch flour tortillas; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (2 cups); 2 medium red, yellow and/or green bell peppers, cut into thin strips (3 1/2 cups); 2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips; 1 to 2 mild chiles, such as poblano, cut into thin strips (1 3/4 cups); 2 Tbs. canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; Store-bought salsa and lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cream (regular or nonfat)
2 tsp. canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
8 10-inch flour tortillas
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (2 cups)
2 medium red, yellow and/or green bell peppers, cut into thin strips (3 1/2 cups)
2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 to 2 mild chiles, such as poblano, cut into thin strips (1 3/4 cups)
2 Tbs. canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
Store-bought salsa and lime wedges

1
To make Chipotle Sour Cream: In small bowl, mix all ingredients.
2
Cover and refrigerate.
3
(Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.)
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven about 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onions, bell peppers, zucchini, chiles, chipotles, lime juice, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
7
In large skillet, heat 1 Tbs.
8
oil over medium-high heat.
9
Add vegetables in batches and cook, stirring often and adding more oil as needed, until tender.
10
Serve warmed tortillas, Chipotle Sour Cream, cooked vegetables, salsa and lime wedges at the table, allowing each person to assemble his or her own fajitas.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream (regular or nonfat), 2 tsp. canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, 1/4 tsp. salt, 8 10-inch flour tortillas, and more.

Yes, Fajitas with Chipotle Sour Cream falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fajitas with Chipotle Sour Cream

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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