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Nutrient-rich avocados are rich in the antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E) that protect cells from the damage inflicted by free-radicals and are useful for preventing cardiac disease. Not only does eating avocado provide its own antioxidants, it also improves the absorption of antioxidants from other fruit and vegetables eaten at the same time. Most avocados reach the supermarket in an un-ripened form. As they ripen, they start to lose important antioxidant nutrients especially vitamin C, so eat as soon as they are ripe.

Beef Fajitas with Avocado Sauce Recipe

Vitamin B3 (niacin), B12 and selenium in beef are often linked with a reduced risk of cancer, particularly bowel cancer. Combining beef together with avocado in a dish makes an ideal cancer-preventing, cancer-fighting and cancer-healing diet.

Serves 4

Beef Fajitas with Avocado Sauce Ingredients

1. 2 tbsp sunflower oil
2. 450g / 1lb beef fillet or rump steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips
3. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4. 1 tsp ground cumin
5. ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
6. 1 tbsp paprika
7. 230g can chopped tomatoes
8. 215g can red kidney beans, drained
9. 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
10. 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
11. 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
12. 1 large tomato, skinned, deseeded and chopped
13. 1 red chili, diced
14. 1 tbsp lemon juice
15. 6 large flour tortilla pancakes
16. 3-4 tbsp soured cream
17. green salad, to serve

Beef fajitas recipe Preparation 

1. Heat the wok, add the oil, then stir-fry the beef for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and spices and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes.
3. Stir the tomatoes into the wok, bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, blend the kidney beans in a food processor until slightly broken up, then add to the wok.
5. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water.
6. The mixture should be thick and fairly dry. Stir in the chopped coriander.

Avocado Sauce Recipe

1. Mix the chopped avocado, shallot, tomato, chili and lemon juice together. Spoon into a serving dish and reserve.
2. When ready to serve, warm the tortillas and spread with a little soured cream.
3. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture on top, followed by a spoonful of the avocado sauce, then roll up. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
4. Serve immediately with a green salad.

Beef Fajitas Nutritional Facts per 100g :

1. energy  177 kcals/740kj
2. protein 11g
3. carbohydrate 16g
4. fat 8g
5. fiber 1.2g
6. sugar 1.4g
7. sodium 0.2g

Beef Fajitas with Avocado Sauce

If you love the traditional beef fajita but are not crazy about the dark, rich flavor that's associated with it, then you may want to try serving it with avocados instead. Avocados have a nice mild, almost sweet flavor, which goes well with the spices and the sweetness of the beef. You can use any kind of fresh avocado that you like, and I have found that the poblano pepper and mushrooms to provide the best flavor. This is a new recipe for Beef Fajitas with Avocado Sauce, This recipe serves up to 4.

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