Vegan Recipes - Entrees

Tempeh and Pepper Fajitas

By Cassie Young

We love these fajitas. So simple and so flavorful. I use a plain soy tempeh for this recipe but use any kind you like. I have made the marinade for these fajitas with and without the oil and it comes out nice either way, though I have a preference for the version with the oil added. Feel free to use it, alter the amount, or leave it out entirely. If you leave it out, add an extra tablespoon of water to the marinade.

Dry ingredients:

1/2 cup whole grain buckwheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt

Wet ingredients:

1 cup soy milk
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
1 slightly heaping teaspoon of Ener-G Egg Replacer
1 tablespoon melted vegan margarine
1 tablespoon maple syrup
blueberries, fresh or frozen

Directions:
For 3-4 servings:

whole grain flour tortillas
8 ounces tempeh
2 1/2 cups sliced bell peppers, any colors
1/2 onion, sliced
2-3 teaspoons vegetable oil, for sauteeing

Marinade:

1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon paprika
dash of cayenne
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
1 tablespoon water
pinch of salt and a little black pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients for the marinade and set aside.

Simmer tempeh in water for 20 minutes. Remove from water and allow to cool enough to handle. Slice into thin strips and transfer to the marinade. Gently toss to coat each slice and allow the tempeh to absorb the flavors.

Heat 2-3 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron. Add tempeh and saute until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

In the same skillet, saute peppers and onions until tender-crisp and lightly browned around the edges. Season with salt and pepper. Add tempeh to the pepper and onion mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Serve mixture in whole wheat tortillas with Fresh Tomato Salsa.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

1 tomato, diced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 small clove of minced garlic
2 teaspoons lime juice
small handful of chopped cilantro
pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. You may wish to adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper to suite your spice preference. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

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