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Refried Egg Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
4. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them with the vegetables until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle.
6. Spread a spoonful of refried beans onto each tortilla.
7. Spoon the egg and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla on top of the refried beans.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each tortilla.
9. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Medium-high heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 18g
Sodium: 600mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any color bell peppers you like or a combination of colors.
- You can use any type of cheese you like, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack.

Variations:
- You can add sliced mushrooms or zucchini to the vegetable mixture.
- You can use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- You can add cooked and crumbled chorizo to the egg and vegetable mixture.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to scramble the eggs with the vegetables to ensure even cooking.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling the fajitas to make them more pliable.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the eggs from sticking.

Storage instructions:
Store any leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the fajitas in the microwave or on a griddle until warmed through.

Presentation ideas:
Arrange the fajitas on a platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños.

Garnishes:
Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Pairings:
Serve with a side of Spanish rice and black beans.

Suggested side dishes:
Spanish rice, black beans, corn salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the eggs are sticking to the skillet, add a little more olive oil to the pan.
- If the vegetables are not cooking evenly, stir them frequently to ensure even cooking.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the eggs until they are fully cooked to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
Refried beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are traditionally made by mashing cooked beans and frying them in oil.

Flavor profiles:
These fajitas are savory and slightly spicy with a creamy texture from the refried beans and melted cheese.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the fajitas with a side of Spanish rice and black beans for a complete meal.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Smoky, Hearty