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VEGAN FAJITAS WITH TEMPEH



Vegan Fajitas with Tempeh image

This is an easy weeknight meal. Vegan and so good. Serve over Mexican rice or tortillas.

Provided by Maddison

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tempeh

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into thick slices
½ medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, sliced
¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning (such as McCormick®)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix tempeh, water, and fajita seasoning together in a shallow bowl.
  • Add seasoned tempeh to the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until tempeh absorbs flavors, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 542.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TEMPEH FAJITAS



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This quick and delicious recipe uses tempeh (cultured tofu) instead of meat for a healthy, tasty alternative.

Provided by KALISA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, broken into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried minced onion

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute tempeh with soy sauce and lime juice until tempeh browns. Stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, chile peppers, cilantro and dried onion.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook until fluids have reduced, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 606.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TEMPEH FAJITAS



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You can also prepare these in a skillet. This recipe is from "Cooking Light Magazine". The tempeh needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes (longer is better).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package five-grain tempeh
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups vertically sliced onions (1/2-inch slices)
1 1/2 cups slice green bell peppers (1/2-inch-thick slices)
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Cut tempeh in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 strips. Place tempeh in a shallow dish. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour pineapple juice mixture over tempeh. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Lightly coat onion and bell pepper with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange onion mixture in a wire grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Place grilling basket on grill rack; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Remove the tempeh from marinade, reserving marinade. Place tempeh on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 3 tempeh pieces, 1/2 cup onion mixture, and 1 tablespoon salsa down center of each tortilla; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 787, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 13.5

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