Seitan fajitas
Sizzling peppers and seitan strips in warm tortillas. 25 g protein.
- Hands-on
- 16 min
- Total time
21 min, show breakdown
- Prep 8 min
- Cook 10 min
- Clean up 3 min
- Pans
- 1
- Ingredients
- 9
- Cost/serving
- $6.05
Per serving
- Calories
- 701
- Protein
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 17 g
- Net carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 29 g
High in (% Daily Value per serving): Vitamin C 187%, Selenium 79%, Vitamin B6 53%, Thiamin (B1) 48%, Niacin (B3) 48%, Folate 47%, Vitamin E 41%, Iron 40%, Riboflavin (B2) 37%, Magnesium 30%, Zinc 28%, Vitamin A 26%, Vitamin K 26%, Potassium 23%
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120 g seitan, store-bought
Same amount as: 4¼ oz.
- 1 medium red bell pepper (120 g)
- ½ medium onion (55 g)
2 tsp olive oil (9 g)
Same amount as: 10 mL.
1 tsp chili powder (2.7 g)
Same amount as: 5 mL.
½ tsp ground cumin (1.1 g)
Same amount as: 2 mL.
1 tbsp lime juice (15 g)
Same amount as: 15 mL, ½ lime squeezed from fresh limes.
- 2 large whole-wheat tortillas (90 g)
- ½ medium avocado (68 g)
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Nutrition Facts
1 serving per recipe
Serving size 1 plate (481 g raw)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV* | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 701 | ||
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1,171 mg | 51% | |
| Total carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% | |
| Dietary fiber | 17 g | 59% | |
| Total sugars | 11 g | ||
| Net carbs† | 56 g | ||
| Protein | 42 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1,073 mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin A | 234 mcg | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 169 mg | 187% | |
| Vitamin E | 6.2 mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin K | 31 mcg | 26% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.57 mg | 48% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.48 mg | 37% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.6 mg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.89 mg | 53% | |
| Folate | 189 mcg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 30% | |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 28% | |
| Selenium | 43 mcg | 79% |
Estimated, not verified. These numbers are calculated from typical ingredient data and haven't been checked against a lab or your brands. Check the labels of what you buy and confirm anything that matters to you, especially sodium, sugar and allergens.
* % Daily Value shows how much one serving adds to a 2,000-calorie day. † Net carbs is not on US labels; it is total carbs minus fiber, allulose, erythritol and half of other sugar alcohols. "To taste" amounts are counted as written. Counted items (eggs, cloves, spoons) use the rounded amount shown in the ingredient list. Vitamins and minerals are from raw ingredients; cooking lowers some, especially vitamin C and folate. How this is calculated.
Steps
Slice the seitan, pepper and onion into thin strips.
Heat the oil in the pan on medium-high. Add the pepper and onion. Cook 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
Done looks like: Soft, with charred edges. Add the seitan, chili powder and cumin. Cook 3–4 minutes until the seitan browns. Squeeze over the lime juice.
Warm the tortillas in the dry pan or the microwave. Fill with the seitan, vegetables and sliced avocado.
Equipment
Large frying pan or skillet, 30 cm (12 in) $25–60
What to look for
- Wide flat base so food cooks in one layer
- Stainless steel or cast iron for high heat
Skip: Woks on flat electric stoves; they do not heat evenly there.
Silicone spatula $5–12
What to look for
- One-piece (no seam where the head meets the handle)
- Stiff enough to scrape, safe on non-stick
Skip: Wooden spatulas for non-stick pans; they work but do not scrape as cleanly.
Chef's knife, 20 cm (8 in) $15–50
What to look for
- Comfortable handle that does not slip when wet
- Blade you can sharpen, or a cheap one you replace every few years
Skip: Knife blocks with 12 knives. A chef's knife and a small paring knife cover almost everything.
Cutting board $10–30
What to look for
- At least 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 in), so food stays on it
- Wood or plastic; plastic goes in the dishwasher
Skip: Glass or stone boards. They dull knives fast.
What goes wrong
| What | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rubbery seitan | Cooked too long. It only needs heating and browning. | 3–4 minutes is enough. |
| Pale, soft vegetables | Pan too crowded or not hot enough. | Use a larger pan, or cook in two rounds. |
Notes
Allergies: removing an allergen from the recipe does not remove it from your kitchen or from other products. Check labels for "may contain" warnings.