Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb extra firm tofu or 12 lb flavoured tofu (tangy thai works well) or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 large onions, cut into wedges; 2 large sweet red peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced; salsa; sour cream

Servings: persons

12 lb extra firm tofu or 12 lb flavoured tofu (tangy thai works well) or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 large onions, cut into wedges
2 large sweet red peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
salsa
sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 400F Cut tofu into wedges or cut chicken up into 1-inch strips.
2
In a medium bowl, toss tofu/chicken with half the oil, the lime juice, chili powder and cumin.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large shallow baking pan, stir together onions and peppers.
5
Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Stir in tofu/chicken mixture; spread out in the baking pan.
7
Roast, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
8
About 10 minutes before the roasted vegetables are ready, wrap tortillas tightly in foil and place in oven to heat.
9
With a slotted spoon, transfer the roasted vegetables to a warm serving platter; unwrap tortillas.
10
Put lettuce, avocados, salsa and sour cream in separate serving bowls.
11
Have each diner spoon some of the roasted vegetable mixture onto a tortilla, top with lettuce, avocado, salsa and sour cream to taste; roll to eat up.

3080

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

443

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb extra firm tofu or 12 lb flavoured tofu (tangy thai works well) or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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