Easy Tofu Fajitas Recipe with Veggies (2024)

Deliciously marinated strips of tofu stand in for chicken or beef in this delicious vegan fajita recipe. Tofu fajitas are an easy family favorite weeknight dinner that everyone loves.

The recipe goes together in less than an hour but only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. This healthy tofu fajitas recipe is a great way to enjoy eating fajitas without meat!!

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Growing up in Texas means I LOVE Tex-Mex! While I especially love tacos, I actually have an appreciation for just about any dish from enchiladas and burritos to chips with salsa and guacamole!

I never get tired of it and find myself enjoying these flavors almost weekly! These tofu fajitas with colorful veggies are another meal that makes a frequent appearance in my house! I hope you enjoy it as much as me!

🛒 Ingredients You Need

Does the ingredient list seem a bit long and overwhelming? Don’t worry many are vegan pantry staples that you will use over and over again when cooking vegetarian and vegan meals.

The marinade for fajitas in this tofu fajitas recipe can also be used to marinate other veggies or meat alternatives to make fajitas or also to add to a salad, a burrito bowl, or a grain bowl as well.

• Fajita seasoning: Fajita seasoning contains slightly less chili powder than taco seasoning and brings a slightly milder flavor to the recipe. I made a homemade fajita seasoning blend I found online from Spend with Pennies. It was super easy and doesn’t make a ton which I find more practical and affordable than buying an entire jar.

• Tofu: Use extra firm tofu, though you can use firm tofu if that’s all you have. The texture of the extra-firm tofu mimics the texture of meat a bit more closely. To learn more about the different types of tofu, you can check out my downloadable guide to buying tofu.

• Nutritional yeast: One of my favorite vegan pantry staples, nutritional yeast, provides a bit of cheesy, umami flavor when added to recipes. If you are new to eating vegetarian meals and aren’t sure how to use it, you can see it in action in this tofu bolognese recipe and also this Peruvian cheese sauce, called Huancaina.

• Liquid smoke: Smoke is an umami flavor and adding just a couple of drops of liquid smoke adds a little bit of “extra” flavor to the fajita marinade making it taste amazing.

• Favorite toppings: Your basic fajita toppings are guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and some tomatoes or pico de gallo.

🔀 Substitutions

Soy sauce: You can use tamari to make gluten-free tofu fajitas or coconut aminos to make this recipe suitable for plant-based Whole30.

Warm tortillas: You can use any gluten-free tortillas instead or even try them out on whole-wheat tortillas or corn tortillas. For a low-carb option lettuce leaves work great!

Can I make tofu fajitas without tofu? Yep! It’s super easy to do. Maybe tofu isn’t your thing or you simply want to try something else, you can definitely swap out the tofu with a couple of different options.

• Tempeh or seitan cut into strips or pieces works well with the marinade. These meat replacements don’t need to be pressed like the tofu so you can jump right to the slicing and marinating steps.
• Use portobello mushrooms to make vegan fajitas. You can use the same marinade here with sliced portobellos and either cook them in the skillet like the tofu or add them to the pan along with peppers and onions and cook them in the oven.

🔪 How to Make Tofu Fajitas

Making vegetarian fajitas is actually a breeze! A couple of steps do take a bit of time but with a little planning ahead it’s very easy. Here are the basics but you can find all the details in the recipe card!

1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes.

2. Make the marinade. Mix together the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, canola oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning, oregano, and water in a small bowl.

TOP TIP: Don’t skip pressing the tofu. This step pushes most of the excess water out of the tofu leaving room for it to soak up the marinade. A tofu press makes it much easier but isn’t completely necessary as you can also use a heavy object such as a pan or books to weigh down the tofu.

3. Slice the tofu into half-inch thick slices.

4. Place the tofu strips in a sealed container or baking dish and add the marinade over the top coating all the tofu. Marinate in the fridge for fifteen minutes.

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5. Place the sliced peppers and onions in a bowl and add the canola oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss veggies to coat all the pieces.

6. Transfer the veggies to a baking sheet pan in a mostly single layer and cook at 400° F for 20 minutes turning at least once.

7. Cook the tofu slices in a hot cast-iron skillet for about 12-15 minutes. Turn it occasionally to brown each side. Add the leftover marinade over the top just before serving.

8. Wrap the flour tortillas in foil and heat in a 350° F oven for 5-10 minutes or until hot.

9. Combine the cooked veggies and tofu together. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve up your tofu fajitas with flour tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.

⏱️ How to Meal Prep Tofu Fajitas

Tofu fajitas are actually perfect for meal prep. Follow these tips to help save you some time getting dinner ready. Using meal prep is a great way to enjoy delicious meals even when time is tight in the evenings.

• Save time pressing and marinating the tofu. Set up the tofu to press overnight in the refrigerator and mix up the marinade. Then in the morning, add the marinade to the tofu and let it sit throughout the day. By dinner time, everything is ready to start cooking!
• Buy the peppers and onions already sliced or you can slice them 1-3 days in advance of cooking to save a bit of time.
• Use pre-made guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce when making this tofu fajitas recipe to save on prep time.

🥗 What to Serve With Vegan Fajitas

Not sure what to serve with your tofu fajitas or any vegan fajitas? Here are some of my favorites for a bit of inspiration!

• Side dishes: I love to serve up this spicy vegan corn salad or some lime coconut brown rice!
• A salad makes an easy side! Try this chile lime mango cucumber salad!
• Serve up chips and dip with this easy spicy cheese dip or an easy poblano cream sauce.
• Unique toppings: Feel free to change up the toppings! For tropical flavor, use this mango salsa makes a great addition instead of regular, and swap out your sour cream for this chipotle yogurt sauce!

For more ideas check out The Best Vegetarian Sides for Fajitas!

💭 Expert Tips

• Use a glass baking dish with a lid to marinate the tofu. It makes it easy to turn the tofu over in the marinade by simply inverting the dish upside down. I do this several times while it’s marinating to make sure all the tofu gets marinated.

• Cook the tofu fajitas in a cast iron skillet for a more authentic look! Plus it adds a really nice color and texture to the fajitas.

• Use multi-colored bell peppers for more colors in your tofu fajitas! Especially some combination of red, yellow or orange, and green bell peppers if at all possible.

• Don’t slice the tofu too thin. Half an inch is enough. Any thinner it may fall apart and break while it’s cooking.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in a skillet or on a sheet pan in the oven until heated through.

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