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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas (GF)

    Last updated - July 14, 2021; Published - June 4, 2018 By Rhian Williams 4 Comments

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    These Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas are hearty and satisfying and spicy and fragrant! They're the best easy plant-based dinner for Mexican night!

    Tofu, sliced peppers and diced mango on a tortilla on a blue plate

    Why you'll love these Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas:

    Fajitas may be a go-to easy yet flavourful dinner, but I've always been a bit wary of vegetarian fajitas, because:

    1. only peppers = definitely not filling enough, especially not for dinner
    2. mushrooms = slightly more filling, but it's still just another vegetable
    3. soy protein/quorn = too processed and don't love the taste

    But, tofu fajitas? Now that's something I can get on board with! Tofu is filling, healthy, and has a neutral taste, so is great for taking on big flavours!

    Sliced peppers, a lime wedge, chopped coriander, minced garlic and sliced red onion on a blue plate against a marble background

    How to make these Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas

    Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

    First we start by marinating the tofu in a DIY fajita spice mix:

    • earthy cumin
    • smoky paprika
    • fragrant oregano
    • spicy cayenne
    • zesty lime

    Rectangles of tofu with spices in a glass bowl against a marble background

    Then all you need to do is fry some onions, garlic, peppers and coriander (cilantro), and add the tofu once that's done!

    Cubes of tofu and sliced peppers in a silver frying pan with spices and herbs against a marble background

    How to serve these Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas

    These fajitas taste good served with cooked brown or white rice, but I prefer tortillas - you can load them up with whatever you like. I recommend:

    • mango salsa
    • avocado or guacamole
    • vegan sour cream or garlic herb dip

    Tofu, sliced peppers and diced mango on a tortilla on a blue plate

    More vegan Mexican recipes:

    • Stretchy Melty Cheese Nachos
    • Mexican Tofu Scramble
    • Vegan White Bean Queso
    • Stretchy Melty Cheese Quesadillas
    • Easy Cheat Horchata

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Tofu, sliced peppers and diced mango on a tortilla on a blue plate

    Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas (GF)

    These Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas are hearty and satisfying, spicy and fragrant and super easy to make!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: vegan tofu fajitas, vegetable fajitas, vegetarian fajitas
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 149kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    For the tofu:

    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Pinch cayenne chilli pepper to taste
    • Salt + pepper to taste
    • 400 g (14 oz) firm tofu
    • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable, rapeseed, olive or coconut)
    • 1 onion , finely sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 1 red pepper , cored and sliced
    • 1 green pepper , cored and sliced
    • Handful fresh coriander (cilantro) , roughly chopped

    To serve:

    • Tortillas (gluten-free if necessary)
    • Mango salsa
    • Avocado
    • Vegan sour cream *

    Instructions

    For the tofu:

    • Place the lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne and salt + pepper in a large bowl and mix well
    • Drain and rinse the tofu, then pat dry with a paper towel
    • Cut into small rectangular cubes
    • Add to the bowl with the seasonings and mix well, ensuring every piece is evenly covered
    • Leave to marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, or cover and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours

    For the fajitas:

    • Heat up the oil in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic once hot
    • Fry for around 10 minutes until softened
    • Add the red pepper, green pepper and coriander, as well as the marinated tofu
    • Fry for another 5 minutes until cooked through - I like to keep the peppers on the crunchy side, but if you prefer them to be softer you should cook for a little longer
    • Keeps well covered in the fridge for up to a couple of days - reheat in a dry frying pan (store fajitas and tortillas separately)

    Notes

    *Or garlic herb dip
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Tofu Vegetable Fajitas (GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 149 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Sodium 8mg0%
    Potassium 175mg5%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 1290IU26%
    Vitamin C 66.7mg81%
    Calcium 150mg15%
    Iron 2.1mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sammy

      June 04, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious recipe, thanks so much! The lime makes it so much better 🙂

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        June 05, 2018 at 12:05 am

        I agree! Thank you so much!

    2. Anonymous

      June 10, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      oooo delicious

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      • Rhian Williams

        June 11, 2018 at 7:18 am

        Thank you so much!

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