Turkey fajitas with spicy sprout and orange slaw
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For the sprout slaw
- 2 onions
- 2 red peppers
- 2 green or yellow peppers
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 400g roast turkey
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chipotle
For the guacamole
- 200g brussels sprouts
- 2 spring onions
- 1 red jalapeño
- 4 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 0 Salt
To serve
- 2 ripe avocado
- 0 Small bunch coriander
- 2 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lime
- 0 Tortillas
- 0 Sour cream
- 0 cheese
Step 1
Squeeze of lime juice.
Step 2
Start by making the slaw.
Step 3
Trim the sprouts and finely shred them crossways: you can use a food processor to do this if you prefer, but it doesn’t take long.
Step 4
Separate the slices as you put them into a bowl, then sprinkle with salt.
Step 5
Slice the spring onions and jalapeño, discarding the latter’s seeds, and add to the same bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle with orange juice and oil and toss well.
Step 7
Taste and season further if necessary.
Step 8
Set aside.
Step 9
Cut the onion into chunky slices, and repeat with the peppers, discarding the seeds.
Step 10
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and cook the onions until they begin to soften, then add the peppers and cook until both are soft and beginning to char slightly.
Step 11
Meanwhile, to make the guacamole, slice the avocados in half and scoop out the flesh, discarding the stone.
Step 12
Roughly chop and then mash to a chunky puree.
Step 13
Finely chop the coriander and tomatoes, if using, stir into the avocado and season to taste with salt and lime juice.
Step 14
Heat tortillas in a dry pan, and keep warm in a low oven.
Step 15
When the peppers and onions are ready, stir in the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
Step 16
Toss the turkey with the sugar and spices and add to the pan.
Step 17
Turn up the heat and toss well with the lime juice until hot.
Step 18
Serve with the warm tortillas, slaw, guacamole and any other sides you fancy.