1 ts black peppercorns
1 ts annatto seeds
1 ts cumin seeds
1 ts chili powder
1 ts dried oregano
1/2 ts salt
2 ts olive oil
2 md onions; peeled and sliced
3 bell peppers; cored and -sliced (green,
1 lb monterey jack cheese; shred
1 head lettuce; shredded
2 tomatoes; halved and sliced
10 flour tortillas; fijata size
In a dry saucepan over medium heat, roast
peppercorns, annatto seeds, cumin seeds, chili
powder and oregano until seeds begin to pop, about
5 minutes. Place the roasted seeds in a blender with
the salt and grind finely. Set aside. Heat the olive
oil in the pan over medium-hihg heat and saute the
onions and peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Add
the spice mix and cook 3-5 minutes more, adding water
if needed to keep the vegetables from sticking. Cover
the stacked tortillas with paper towels and heat in
the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Place each
tortilla on a plate. LAyer with cheese, vegetables
mixture, lettuce and tomato.
Nutritional info per serving: 293 cal; 11.9g pro,
33.9 g carb, 13.9g fat