Tex-Mex Fajitas

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Shannon Sliter Satterwhite, M.S., R.D.

Categories: Tex-Mex Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 7 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 2 tsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 8 (6-inch) fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. Sprinkle tofu with cumin and chili powder; gently toss to coat all sides.
  2. Cook half of tofu in 3 tsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes on each side. Remove tofu, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 3 tsp. oil and remaining tofu.
  3. Saute sliced onion and bell pepper in remaining 1 tsp. hot oil in skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in salsa, vinegar, and salt; cook 2 minutes. Pour mixture over tofu. Remove from heat. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
    • 1 lb. chopped cooked chicken breasts may be substituted for tofu. Cook 7 minutes, stirring often.

  5. makes 8 fajitas

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