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Tempeh Fajitas Recipe
Tempeh fajitas offer quick and delicious preparation using cultured tempeh instead of meat for healthy, tasty alternatives that satisfy vegetarian and health-conscious diners. This innovative protein choice provides substantial texture and nutritional benefits while absorbing fajita seasonings beautifully. The tempeh alternative demonstrates how plant-based proteins can create satisfying fajitas that rival traditional meat versions while offering superior nutritional profiles.
This quick and delicious recipe uses tempeh (cultured tofu) instead of meat for a healthy, tasty alternative.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, broken into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ cups chopped green bell pepper
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute tempeh with soy sauce and lime juice until tempeh browns. Stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, chile peppers, cilantro and dried onion.
Increase heat to medium-high and cook until fluids have reduced, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 207 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 207 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Sodium 606mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C 52mg | 57% |
| Calcium 101mg | 8% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 486mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
