Cast iron is back with a bang!! I might be a little late jumping onto the cast iron bandwagon.But better late than never. ;) No, seriously! I've read so so much about cast iron cooking - the taste, the health benefits, the smoky yummy flavor that I could not help myself but buy one of these beauties. Pssst..and they are CHEAP ;) SO yea, my story is pretty much the same as tons of stories online, so feel free to scroll down straight to the recipe.
Bought a skillet, did my research about seasoning and use and kept it inside that I'll use it soon. The cleaning and heating after every use did sound daunting to my time pressed life style! Thus it kept lying around. One fine day, I decided to reduce non stick use in my kitchen. I say reduce and not stop cos I still feel they are way too convenient.some day maybe! And cast iron cookware resurfaced! This time hopefully my determination sticks!
Bought a skillet, did my research about seasoning and use and kept it inside that I'll use it soon. The cleaning and heating after every use did sound daunting to my time pressed life style! Thus it kept lying around. One fine day, I decided to reduce non stick use in my kitchen. I say reduce and not stop cos I still feel they are way too convenient.some day maybe! And cast iron cookware resurfaced! This time hopefully my determination sticks!
Made this delightfully simple veg fajitas to use up leftover rotis. And I now see what the hype of smoky flavor and taste with cast iron is all about! Try it to believe it! :)
Add veggies of your choice an get creative with the seasoning.
What you need:
6 tortillas or rotis (great way to use leftovers)
1/2 cup onion -long slices
1/2 cup bell pepper sliced(i used green and orange)
1/2 cup broccoli sliced
Fajita seasoning mix
1/2 tsp Green chillies chopped -optional
Grated cheese as per taste
1/2 cup onion -long slices
1/2 cup bell pepper sliced(i used green and orange)
1/2 cup broccoli sliced
Fajita seasoning mix
1/2 tsp Green chillies chopped -optional
Grated cheese as per taste
Guacamole, sour cream etc if you want an authentic Mexican meal. We just rolled the veggie cheeses mixture in rotis an it was a heavenly easy meal.
Method:
Heat the skillet and add 1 tsp oil to coat the pan fully
Once the oil is hot, add onions and green chillies(if using). Saute for a min.
Then add the bell peppers and broccoli and other veggies if adding. Roast all the veggies till they are tender. Keep stirring as they might stick.
The cast iron pan will roast the veggies and slightly caramelize them to a brownish tinge and that's what brings out the heavenly smoky flavor.
Add the fajita seasoning, salt little 1/4th cup of water and cook until water evaporates.
Finally add grated cheese and take off heat. Keep it covered for 2 minutes. Alternatively you could add cheese later when you make rolls if you don't prefer it melted.
Serve this mixture with warm tortillas and sides of your choice. YUM! :)
