Description
Hosting a fajita bar is an exciting way to bring friends and family together for a delicious, interactive dining experience. With a variety of proteins and toppings, guests can customize their own fajitas to suit their tastes, making it perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. This simple recipe ensures that everyone enjoys fresh, vibrant flavors while having fun assembling their meals. Quick to prepare and easy to set up, this fajita spread is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked fajita-style chicken, steak, shrimp, or vegetarian options
- 12 small flour tortillas (warmed)
- 1 can refried beans (16 ounces)
- 2 cups Mexican rice
- 1 batch fajita veggies (bell peppers and onions)
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Chopped onion
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by warming beans and tortillas. Cook proteins if not pre-cooked.
- Arrange the platter with bowls of refried beans, Mexican rice, fajita veggies, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese.
- Add cooked proteins and warm tortillas on the platter along with cilantro leaves, chopped onions, and lime wedges.
- Invite guests to assemble their own fajitas using their favorite fillings and toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate proteins overnight for enhanced flavor. Prep vegetables and dips in advance to save time during serving. Use warming trays to keep everything hot until served. Offer both flour and corn tortillas for variety.