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    You are here: Home / Easy Dinner / Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

    Aug 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

    Anjali
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    1 hour 10 minutes

    Tofu Fajita Tacos are basically tofu, red onions, and red, green, and yellow bell pepper coated in homemade fajita seasoning, grilled, and then assembled in tortillas. Super-easy and exceptionally tasty Vegetarian Fajitas for a busy day.

    Also try these Vegan Birria Tacos🌮

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos in tortilla

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos is one of the easiest Vegan Taco recipes for dinner that will make your Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday all the more flavorful.

    Crispy Tofu Fajita in sheet pan

    When I talk about Vegan Tacos I automatically go about making 10-minute Vegan Chickpea Walnut Taco Meat.

    But today I wanted to use my tofu to make fajita tacos.

    Let's make some Super-good tacos with Super-food tofu.

    Jump to:
    • Epic Tofu Fajitas (aka Vegetarian Fajitas)
    • Traditional Fajita Vs Healthy Tofu Fajita
    • Ingredients needed to make Vegan Tacos
    • How to Make Crispy Tofu Fajitas
    • Step 1: Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning
    • Step 2: Chop Veggies and Slice Tofu
    • Step 3: Combine Fajita Seasoning with Olive Oil
    • Step 4: Grill and Assemble
    • Step 5: Serve on Warm Tortillas
    • Best Vegan Tacos Recipes
    • How to Make Fajita Seasoning at home
    • How to Drain Tofu without Paper Towels
    • More Tofu Recipes
    • Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

    Epic Tofu Fajitas (aka Vegetarian Fajitas)

    squeezing lemon juice on Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos

    Grilled Tofu Fajita is a super-quick and healthy recipe for dinner that gets done in a jiffy.

    Making this recipe is no big deal.

    All you have to do is just toss your veggies in fajita seasoning, get them on the grill, get a nice char and then assemble them in the tortillas. Serve them in the form of crispy Tofu Fajita tacos.

    Easy, Peasy, and No-Fuss. 😍

    Tofu is so healthy and I have made it a point to include it in my dinner as much as possible.

    Tofu is gluten-free, low in calories, a rich source of protein, iron, and calcium, and contains all nine amino acids. Isn't that amazing! 🎉

    I'm sure you'll like these Tofu recipes as well:

    • Honey Mustard Tofu
    • Grilled Tofu Kabobs
    • Chinese Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
    • Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
    • Vegan Tofu Teriyaki Stir-Fry

    The recipe for healthy Tofu Fajita is just like the recipe for any other Fajita.

    The only thing - instead of Steak or Chicken we are using Tofu.

    You can also try: Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas OR Crockpot Chicken Fajita

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos

    Traditional Fajita Vs Healthy Tofu Fajita

    When we talk about Traditional Fajita recipes, we generally think about Steak Fajitas.

    And when you compare steaks with them you see that tofu has 73% fewer calories than beef.

    100grams of Beef contains 277 calories, whereas 100grams of tofu contains just 76 calories.

    This very fact is strong enough for me to chose Tofu fajitas over steaks fajitas.

    When we talk about Protein.

    Beef is a clear winner. It contains three times more protein than Tofu. But, there is a catch.

    The beef comes with unwanted fat.

    While Tofu has an almost negligible amount of fat.

    Looking at these facts, I would choose Tofu Fajita Tacos over classic steak Fajita Tacos any day.

    Ingredients needed to make Vegan Tacos

    Take a look at the recipe card below for quantities. And, see the video for a quick visual.

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos ingredients
    • Tofu
    • Red, Yellow, and Green Bell Pepper
    • red onion
    • Homemade Fajita Seasoning - Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.
    • Olive Oil
    • Lemon Juice
    • Jalapenõs & Guacamole - for garnish
    • cilantro

    How to Make Crispy Tofu Fajitas

    Here is how to make Tofu Fajitas with Step by Step Photos

    Step 1: Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning

    homemade fajita seasoning
    • In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the ingredients for Homemade Fajita Seasoning.
    • If you already have store-bought fajita seasoning then you can skip this step.

    Step 2: Chop Veggies and Slice Tofu

    • Chop Veggies (red, green, and yellow bell pepper), and red onions into thin long slices.
    • Slice tofu into thin long slices.
    • See the photo below for a visual.
    sliced tofu and veggies

    Step 3: Combine Fajita Seasoning with Olive Oil

    Combine Fajita Seasoning with Olive Oil.

    mixing olive oil and fajita seasoning

    Step 4: Grill and Assemble

    • Grill them in a grill pan or in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Get them nicely charred on the outside but don't get them burnt😜

    Step 5: Serve on Warm Tortillas

    • Serve on Warm Tortillas.
    • Top with Guacamole, chopped Jalapenõs, and chopped Cilantro.

    Best Vegan Tacos Recipes

    • Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
    • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce
    • Zucchini and Bell Pepper Tacos
    • Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Romesco
    • Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower and Black Bean Tacos
    • Black Bean and Corn Tacos
    • Crispy Cauliflower Tinga Tacos

    How to Make Fajita Seasoning at home

    You can easily find a pack of Fajita seasoning at any store. But, I prefer making it at my home. Also this homemade Fajita Seasoning is Vegan and Gluten Free!

    That way, I don't have to run to the store or panic when I am running out of stock.

    Making Fajita Seasoning at home is extremely easy. All you have to do is combine these 7-basic ingredients (that includes salt and pepper).

    1. Salt
    2. Pepper
    3. Chili Powder
    4. Smoked Paprika
    5. Ground Cumin
    6. Oregano
    7. Garlic Powder

    So, these are the 7-basic-Ingredients with which you can make Fajita Seasoning at home. Just combine 1/2 teaspoon of each and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and your Homemade Fajita Seasoning is ready.

    How to Drain Tofu without Paper Towels

    I know, I've been through this.

    You've got extra-firm tofu but no paper towels at home. How are you going to drain your Tofu?

    Well, the answer is pretty simple. Just use a muslin cloth or a kitchen towel or a cheesecloth.

    You know back in India we use a muslin cloth to drain Tofu or make Paneer (cottage cheese).

    Wrap your Tofu with a kitchen towel or muslin cloth. Place it on a plate. Press it down with a cast-iron skillet or anything heavy.

    Allow it to stand and release moisture for at least 30-minutes.

    After about 30-45 minutes your tofu will reduce to 2/3rd of its original size and you'll have about 100ml of water.

    Discard the water and use tofu right away.

    Tofu Fajitas collage image

    More Tofu Recipes

    • Vegan Crispy Tofu with Toasted Cashews and Blistered Peas
    • "Cheesy" Tofu Scramble
    • Orange Tofu (in Air Fryer)
    • Quinoa Fried "Rice" with Crispy Tofu
    • Tofu Tikka Masala

    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

    Tofu Fajita Tacos are basically tofu, red onions, and red, green, and yellow bell pepper coated in homemade fajita seasoning, grilled, and then served in warm tortillas. Super-easy and exceptionally tasty Vegetarian Fajitas for a busy day.
    4 servings
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword crispy tofu fajitas, grilled tofu fajitas, healthy tofu fajitas, tofu fajita
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    allow tofu to release moisture 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Author Anjali
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    Ingredients

    Tofu Fajitas

    • 1 block extra-firm tofu thinly sliced (14 ounces)
    • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced lengthwise
    • 1 half red bell pepper sliced lengthwise
    • 1 half yellow bell pepper sliced lengthwise
    • 1 half green bell pepper sliced lengthwise
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

    Homemade Fajita Seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

    Garnish (OPTIONAL)

    • Chopped Jalapenõs, Guacamole, Lemon Juice, chopped Cilantro OPTIONAL (for garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Wrap tofu with a paper towel or a muslin cloth. Place it on a plate. Press it down with a cast-iron skillet or anything heavy. Allow it to release its moisture for about 30-minutes. Then discard the water and pat the tofu dry using paper towels.
    • Slice tofu into strips. Chop onions and bell pepper into strips.
    • Combine Homemade Fajita Seasoning with olive oil. Coat Veggies and Tofu with the seasoning mix.
    • Heat a Grill Pan or Cast Iron Skillet over high heat. Add olive oil in the grill pan or cast-iron skillet. As the oil shimmers, add Tofu and grill until it forms a crispy golden-brown crust on the outside. Set aside.
      Repeat the same with Onions and chopped Bell Peppers. Set aside.
    • Serve them in warm Tortillas, topped with chopped Jalapenõs, Guacamole, Lemon juice, and chopped cilantro

    Video

    Notes

    get the pan extremely hot before searing the veggies and tofu. 
    Get the full recipe for Homemade Fajita Seasoning.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
    Nutrition Facts
    Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 133 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 360mg16%
    Potassium 223mg6%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 215IU4%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 46mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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