Name: Steak Fajita Salad with Tortilla Croutons
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 corn tortillas; Olive oil; Parchment paper; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 lb flank steak; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinluy sliced; 2 small bell peppers (red and/or yellow), thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 romaine hearts, chopped; 1 cup cooked black beans

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Not in a carnivorous mood? Just opt for large peeled shrimp instead of beef and cut the cooking time by a couple of minutes.

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