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Tempeh Fajitas

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"This quick and delicious recipe uses tempeh (cultured tofu) instead of meat for a healthy, tasty alternative."
Tempeh Fajitas Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 23 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until fluids have reduced, stirring occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 7, 2006 by RESIDENTOFQ13 
Loved this recipe! As suggested by other reviewers I marinated the tempeh in the soy sauce,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 8, 2004 by Sara 
I let the tempeh marinate a little while in the soy sauce and lime juice with a little garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by KAWLIGA 
I am not a vegetarian but this looked good so I thought I'd try it. This being a fajita... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by MARIPOSAGRRL 
i make this recipe all the time. i serve it over rice...not as fajitas...delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2006 by mwcmegalina 
So good and so easy! I didn't have spinach or mushrooms so I used fresh corn and black beans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2003 by RYKKER 
We tossed in some grilled hot peppers and had an incredible dinner. Quick and easy, a must try. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2004 by FLEAMAN 
Very tasty. I had to cut the recipe in half, so it may not have produced as much fluid as it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 31, 2009 by Loralee 
This was excellent!! I also marinated the tempeh with the soy sauce and lime juice. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 9, 2008 by Bethany 
Not really good. Roasted veggie fajitas or even just avocado and salsa ones would have been... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.96 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2008 by Bequita84 
Marinated it in the soy/lime mixture first, and sauteed with onion, bell pepper, minced... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tempeh Fajitas

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 206

  • Total Fat: 13.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 612mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.6g
  • Protein: 12.6g

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