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Tofu Fajitas

Easy Tofu Fajitas

Mayura
This plant based recipe is so flavorful, packed with protein, and loads of veggies. Tofu fajitas make a perfect weeknight meal and come together in under 45 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

Baked Tofu

  • 12 oz Tofu extra firm
  • 1.5 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Olive oil

Tofu Marinade

  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Fajita Veggies

  • 1 medium Red onion cut into slices
  • 1 large Red bell pepper cut into slices
  • 1/2 large Orange bell pepper cut into slices
  • 1/2 large Yellow bell pepper cut into slices
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro garnishing
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Olive oil

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder freshly ground
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Toppings Options

  • 1/2 cup Hummus/Refried beans
  • 1 cup Greens
  • 1/2 cup Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt sauce/Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Guacamole/Salsa
  • 8 medium Tortillas

Instructions
 

Pressing The Tofu

  • Take one block of tofu and wrap it in a paper towel or a kitchen towel and sandwich it between two plates, keep some heavy object on the top for 20 minutes - I have used an iron skillet and a heavy food packet.
  • Remove as much water as possible by pressing the tofu and slice it into thin stripes.

Roasting The Tofu

  • Sprinkle some cornstarch over the tofu slices and toss everything together.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tofu marinade ingredients, and toss it with tofu. Let the tofu sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper, brush 1 tsp oil, and set it aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃
  • Place the marinated tofu in the prepared baking tray by spacing between them.
  • Roast the tofu slices for 20 minutes, flip them with a spatula, and cook for 10 more minutes from the other side.

Fajita Veggies

  • Heat some oil in the skillet on medium heat, add sliced onions, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer the sliced mixed bell peppers and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Turn off the stove and combine all the fajita veggies spices.
  • Next, combine the roasted crunchy tofu slices to the fajita veggies.
  • Garnish the dish with some cilantro.

Yogurt Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whip up all the yogurt sauce ingredients.

Assembling

  • Heat the tortillas directly on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Divide the tofu fajitas on the warm tortillas equally with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Using extra firm tofu is very important to retain its shape in the recipe and make the tofu crispy. 
  • Pressing the tofu with some heavy object helps to take away all the moisture quickly from the tofu. 
  • When you are making these tofu fajitas, slicing the tofu into stripes helps them to roast perfectly crispy.
  • The spacing is very important to make the tofu crispier from the outside while baking in the oven.
  • Cooking the veggies tender and crunchy is very important. 
  • Combining the fajita spices at the end helps maintain the gorgeous colors of the veggies.
  • The amount of the calories in these tofu fajitas totally depends on what toppings, grains, and tortillas you are using while serving.
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