Fajitas are a great weeknight meal. A Tex-Mex classic, they are usually made with strips of spiced chicken or beef, grilled or sauteed with bell peppers and onions and served with flour tortillas for make-your-own soft tacos. You can go all out and make guacamole and beans and rice, or you can just crack open a jar of salsa and call it dinner. 

Of course, you still have to have the meat and the peppers and onions and spices. Or do you?  How about totally going rogue with whatever is in your fridge or cupboard? It may not be a fajita, but it could still be a great easy dinner.  

Some “food” for inspiration: 

Change Up Your Protein.

Shrimp is the most common fajita deviation, but why not these options?

• Ground Pork

• Tofu

• Squid

• Canned Beans or Chickpeas

• Swordfish or Other Firm Fish

Change Up Your Veggies.  

Who says it has to be onions and peppers? There are lots of veggies (or even fruits) that taste great in a tortilla, like … 

• Zucchini 

• Broccoli

• Corn

• Cabbage

• Pineapple

Change Up Your Seasoning.

As long as you are going to think outside the box, you might as well go crazy with …

• Cajun Seasoning

• Five Spice Powder

• Garlic & Herbs

• Korean Chile Powder (Gochugaru)

• Curry Powder

Still Not Inspired?  

Here are some winning combinations:

• Fajitas With Spicy Korean Grilled Squid & Sauteed Cabbage

• Shrimp & Pineapple Fajitas With Five-Spice Powder

• Cajun-Blackened Swordfish & Broccoli Fajitas

• Curry Tofu Fajitas With Black Beans & Zucchini

Keep an eye on our blog for more creative ideas and happenings in Midland, Texas!