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The Ultimate Plant-Powered Fajitas! – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Plant-Powered Fajitas!

Transform humble tofu into the star of a sizzling, flavor-packed fajita feast. This recipe features tofu that soaks up a smoky, spicy seasoning blend, paired with a rainbow of tender-crisp peppers, onions, and hearty mushrooms for a quick and easy meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 fajita
Calories: 296

Ingredients
  

  • Fajita Seasoning Blend
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) sea salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Fajitas
  • 2 lbs (908 g / 32 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and well-pressed
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 orange or red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • ½ large onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ lb (225 g / 7.9 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups (950 ml) broccoli florets
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (optional for extra heat)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 8 sprouted-grain or whole wheat tortillas, warmed
  • Optional Toppings: Mexican hot sauce, plain yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, avocado
  • For the best texture, press your tofu for at least 30 minutes. Wrap the block in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, place it on a plate, and put something heavy on top (like a cast-iron skillet or a few books).
  • Get your cast-iron skillet screaming hot before adding the veggies. This helps achieve that signature fajita sizzle and char.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what's in season or what you have on hand. Zucchini, yellow squash, or even corn would be delicious additions.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Seasoning & Tofu: In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the well-pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
  4. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook the peppers in a single layer, sprinkling with some of the seasoning mix.
  5. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  6. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat the process with the mushrooms, and then the broccoli, adding more seasoning to each batch. You should use about half of the total seasoning on the vegetables.
  7. Cook the Tofu: Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium-high heat. Spray with more cooking spray and add the tofu cubes in a single layer.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the seasoning mix.
  9. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes until the tofu is heated through and lightly browned on all sides.
  10. Finish & Assemble: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the liquid aminos, tossing to coat the tofu evenly. To build your fajitas, fill each warm tortilla with a generous portion of the cooked vegetables and top with the seasoned tofu.
  11. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately!
  12. Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables or tofu.
  13. Working in batches ensures everything gets nicely browned and charred instead of steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 23gFat: 6g

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