Try this Spicy Tofu Fajitas recipe if you want a hearty and tasty meal. Plus they are really simple and quick to do!
The secret is certainly the marinade with the soy sauce and spices such as chili powder and cumin. For best results with the Spicy Tofu Fajitas, drain the tofu as much as possible so that it soaks up the marinade like a sponge. What’s great about tofu is it neutral taste that automatically pick up the flavors of the marinade.
If you like tofu as much as me, and you’re searching for recipes. Here are three other delicious tofu recipes that will please everyone, even carnivores!
Tofu 101
Tofu is made from curdled fresh soy milk, which has been compressed into blocks. It is generally 100% gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.
Tofu has a neutral flavor that easily absord any seasoning you want to add.
Tofu is a vegetarian protein rich in calcium and protein. Tofu is also a great source of amino acids and is low in calories. Try to buy your tofu Organic or GMO-free
There are two main categories of tofu – silky or firm. The silky tofu is soft and liquidy because it contains a high volume of water content. Firm tofu can be medium, firm or extra-firm. For this recipe, you will need firm or extra-firm tofu.
Spicy Tofu Fajitas
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Try this Spicy Tofu Fajitas recipe if you want a hearty and tasty meal. Plus they are really simple and quick to do!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 package of extra firm tofu drained and squeezed (then cut into cubes)
- 2 medium peppers any color (cut into strips)
- 1 large red onion cut into strips
- 8 small flour tortillas
Garnish
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Lettuce
- fresh coriander
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, tamari sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika and chili powder.
- Add tofu cubes and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large skillet over high heat add tofu with peppers and onion cook for about 10 to 15 minutes stirring regularly during cooking until tofu is colored.
- Add the tofu mixture into the tortillas and garnish with coriander, guacamole, salsa and romaine
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: Mexixan
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