Posts for January 17th 2010

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Seitan Fajitas

Original recipe Seitan Fajitas Ingredients2 pkgs seitan, break up or slice into pieces (I like Westsoy brand) 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 large red onion, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 3 cloves minced garlic 1 packet fajita mix + 1/2-3/4 C water Tofutti sour cream Rice cheese, shredded, cheddar flavor cilantro, chopped Salsa sliced avocado (optional) Flour tortillas (I like Whole Foods brand--organic and small.
Seitan Fajitas

Seitan Fajitas

Seitan Fajitas

Ingredients

2 pkgs seitan, break up or slice into pieces (I like Westsoy brand)
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 large red onion, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
3 cloves minced garlic
1 packet fajita mix + 1/2-3/4 C water
Tofutti sour cream
Rice cheese, shredded, cheddar flavor
cilantro, chopped
Salsa
sliced avocado (optional)
Flour tortillas (I like Whole Foods brand--organic and small. They come in whole wheat, fat free and Homestyle (white). I like the taste and that they are the perfect size. Small, so I don't feel like I have to load up a large tortilla. I can always make 2 if I want more).

Directions

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender, 3-5 mins. Add seitan and saute for 10-12 mins. Combine the fajita mix with the water and add to the pan. Coat veggies and seitan and cook for 2 mins on med-high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover for about 3 mins.

I like to spread a Tbs or so of Tofutti sour cream on a warmed tortilla, then add a bit of cilantro, then seitan mixture and top with rice cheese and salsa. If I have avocado, I'll add 1-2 slices on top. Roll up and enjoy!

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