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Tofu Fajitas
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Easy Tofu Fajitas

Tofu fajitas are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken or beef fajitas. This protein-packed and filling meal is perfect for those looking to incorporate more plant-based options into their diet and is especially great for these busy weekdays.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Tofu Fajitas
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • ½ bell Pepper Red
  • 1 green Pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 3-4 mushrooms
  • 1 tomato
  • 9 oz tofu
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Fresh coriander
  • 4 flour tortillas

Toppings

  • Avocado mash
  • Jalapeños
  • Sweet corn
  • Hot Sauce
  • Fresh Coriander

Instructions

  • Slice the red bell pepper, green pepper, onion, carrot, and mushrooms.
    1 onion, ½ bell Pepper Red, 1 green Pepper, 1 carrot, 3-4 mushrooms
  • Finely grate a fresh tomato.
    1 tomato
  • Remove the excess water from the tofu and cut it into strips.
    9 oz tofu
  • Add some vegetable oil to a skillet pan, and when heated, add the sliced veggies. Cook until the onion starts to soften and the veggies start to slightly brown.
  • Combine cumin and coriander powder, sweet smoked paprika, onion and garlic powder, and sugar. Add to the veggies and stir well. You can add a little water if needed to deglaze the pan.
    1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Make some space for the tofu, and add the tofu strips. Cook for a few minutes, the add the grated tomato and keep cooking. Make sure the tofu is touching the skillet pan so it cooks well.
  • When the tofu and veggies are ready to be served, add some fresh chopped cilantro.
    Fresh coriander
  • Heat some tortillas. We use a griddle pan for that, but you can use the oven, microwave, or a regular pan. You don't need to add any oil.
    4 flour tortillas
  • Serve the tofu fajitas with your favorite toppings.
    Avocado mash, Jalapeños, Sweet corn, Hot Sauce, Fresh Coriander

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3193IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3mg