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 assembled in tortillas. Super-easy and exceptionally tasty Vegetarian Fajitas for a busy day.

Also try these Vegan Birria Tacos🌮

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.

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:

• Tofu Fajitas aka Vegetarian Fajitas
• Traditional Fajita Vs Healthy Tofu Fajita
• Ingredients
• How to Make Crispy Tofu Fajitas
• How to Make Fajita Seasoning at home
• How to Drain Tofu without Paper Towels
• More Tofu Recipes
• Crispy Tofu Fajita Tacos {VEGAN}

Tofu Fajitas aka Vegetarian Fajitas

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 Stir-Fry Recipe
• Grilled Tofu Kabobs
• Chinese Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
• Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Topped With Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 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

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

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

• 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

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.

Step 3: Combine Fajita Seasoning with Olive Oil

Combine Fajita Seasoning with Olive Oil.

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.

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. 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.

More Tofu Recipes

• Vegan Crispy Tofu with Toasted Cashews and Blistered Peas
• "Cheesy" Tofu Scramble
• Orange Tofu (in Air Fryer)
• Healthy Quinoa Fried "Rice" with Crispy Tofu - Vegan | Low Carb Dinner Recipe
• Tofu Tikka Masala