Tempeh Fajitas

Per serving

226kcal
13.5гProteins
8.9гFats
27.3гCarbs

You can also prepare these in a skillet. This recipe is from "Cooking Light Magazine". The tempeh needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes (longer is better).

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • (8 ounce) package five-grain tempeh1
  • cup pineapple juice1
  • cup low sodium soy sauce1⁄4
  • tablespoons fresh lime juice2
  • teaspoons ground cumin2
  • teaspoons canola oil2
  • teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided1⁄2
  • garlic clove, minced1
  • cups vertically sliced onions (1/2-inch slices)2
  • cups slice green bell peppers (1/2-inch-thick slices)1 1⁄2
  • cooking spray
  • teaspoon salt1⁄4
  • (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas4
  • cup salsa1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cut tempeh in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 strips. Place tempeh in a shallow dish. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour pineapple juice mixture over tempeh. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Prepare grill.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat onion and bell pepper with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange onion mixture in a wire grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Place grilling basket on grill rack; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Remove the tempeh from marinade, reserving marinade. Place tempeh on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 3 tempeh pieces, 1/2 cup onion mixture, and 1 tablespoon salsa down center of each tortilla; roll up.

Source: food.com
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