Recipe by Making Thyme For My Health

Colorful, smoky and sizzling with plant powered flavor

These fajita tofu kebabs bring all the bold, zesty flavors of sizzling fajitas into a fun and vibrant skewer. The tofu gets tossed in a smoky spice blend and baked until perfectly golden, while the peppers and onions roast into tender, charred little jewels. Stack everything onto skewers and you have a meal that is bright, hearty and full of fiesta energy.

They pair beautifully with cilantro lime quinoa for a fresh, citrusy lift. Serve with salsa, avocado or guacamole for the full experience and enjoy the way these simple ingredients transform into something completely crave worthy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Smoky fajita flavor in every bite.
• Colorful, hearty and satisfying tofu and veggies.
• Flexible cooking methods bake or grill.
• Perfect for dinner nights, gatherings or meal prep.

Fajita Tofu Kebabs

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• Author: Making Thyme For My Health
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

A Fiesta on a Stick

These smoky, colorful tofu kebabs turn classic fajita flavors into a fun, vibrant meal. Paired with zesty cilantro lime quinoa, they make a fresh and satisfying plant powered dish everyone will love.

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Ingredients

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Kebabs

• 15 ounces super firm tofu, pressed and diced into 1 inch cubes

• 1 red bell pepper

• 1 green bell pepper

• 1 red onion

• 1 tablespoon high heat oil

• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 to 6 wooden skewers

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

• 1 cup dry quinoa, cooked

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

• 1 teaspoon salt

Serving Suggestions

• Chips and salsa

• Avocado or guacamole

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. In a large bowl combine tofu with oil, tamari, arrowroot and all spices. Toss to coat.

3. Spread tofu on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Set aside.

4. Core peppers and cut peppers and onion into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Toss in remaining oil and spices from the tofu bowl. Add extra if needed.

5. Thread tofu and veggies onto skewers.

6. Bake another 20 minutes, rotating halfway.
   Alternatively, grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for smoky char.

7. In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Stir well.

8. Serve kebabs warm with quinoa, salsa and avocado.

Notes

Serve with extra lime wedges, creamy guacamole, fresh salsa or a handful of warm tortilla chips for a bright and flavorful meal.

Only Gluten-free if tamari is used as soy sauce contains gluten.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Main Dishes
• Method: Bake or Grill
• Cuisine: Tex-Mex Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
• Calories: 330kcal
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 810mg
• Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 18g
• Cholesterol: 0mg