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Spicy turkey and butternut squash fajitas

Sweet roasted squash and spicy turkey combine for this fun and colourful meal, which is packed with flavour.

Spicy turkey and butternut squash fajitas

Meal type: Main meal

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

1. Follow our recipe to make the roasted butternut squash.

2. Cut the turkey breast into thin strips.

3. Make your own fajitas spice mix by combining the paprika, English mustard powder, ground coriander, dried oregano and lemon zest.

4. Toss the turkey in the spice mix and fry for 3-4 minutes in 1 tsp oil in a non-stick frying pan until golden and tender.

5. Stir through the roasted vegetables and spoon into the tortillas. Topped with chopped fresh coriander and some 0% fat Greek yoghurt.

Nutritional Information

Each Portion Contains:

Energy 2605kJ 614kcal 31%
Carbs 76.5g -
Fat 13.4g Low 19%
Saturates 2.8g Low 14%
Sugar 23g Low 26%
Salt 1.56g Low 26%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

450g roasted butternut squash

225g (8oz) turkey breast

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp English mustard powder

¼ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp dried oregano

Zest of 1 small lemon

1 tsp oil

4 wholemeal tortillas

Chopped coriander to garnish

0% fat Greek yoghurt to serve

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