TEMPEH FAJITAS

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You can also prepare these in a skillet. This recipe is from "Cooking Light Magazine". The tempeh needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes (longer is better).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package five-grain tempeh
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups vertically sliced onions (1/2-inch slices)
1 1/2 cups slice green bell peppers (1/2-inch-thick slices)
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Cut tempeh in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 strips. Place tempeh in a shallow dish. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, oil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour pineapple juice mixture over tempeh. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Lightly coat onion and bell pepper with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange onion mixture in a wire grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Place grilling basket on grill rack; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Remove the tempeh from marinade, reserving marinade. Place tempeh on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 3 tempeh pieces, 1/2 cup onion mixture, and 1 tablespoon salsa down center of each tortilla; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 787, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 13.5

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