Cooking Demonstrations are every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 3pm eastern on the @Eat-to-Treat YouTube channel!

July 20th at 3 pm Eastern

Carnitas Fajitas

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Large pan & large pot

• Stove 

• Cutting board & knife

• Something to stir with

Turkey Carnitas

• 2 turkey thighs or 3-4 turkey legs

• 1 quart chicken stock

• 1 orange

• 1 onion

• 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 3 garlic cloves

• 3 bay leaves

• Optional seasonings (add to taste):

  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • salt

Fajita Veggies

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion

• 2 bell peppers

• 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• cayenne pepper to taste

To Serve (optional)

• High-fiber tortillas of your choice (Look for whole-grain, "carb balanced," etc.)

• low-fat sour cream

• low-fat cheese

• lime wedges

• beans