Name: Fajita Tofu Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Inspired
Ingredients: 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; 1 cup dry quinoa, cooked; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Juice of 2 limes; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; Chips and salsa; Avocado or guacamole

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.

Ingredients

Scale

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

Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl combine tofu with oil, tamari, arrowroot and all spices. Toss to coat.
Spread tofu on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Set aside.
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.
Thread tofu and veggies onto skewers.
Bake another 20 minutes, rotating halfway.
Alternatively, grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for smoky char.
In a bowl combine cooked quinoa, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Stir well.
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