Entry #2853, September 21, 2013
Are you trying to stick to your vegan lifestyle and still enjoy delicious vegan recipes? Vegans almost every day have to deal with strangers bombarding them with questions regarding the low protein content in their diet. A well planned vegan diet made up of foods such as whole wheat bread, brown rice, beans, soy milk and almonds are all rich and healthy sources of protein. Meat is not the only source of protein and dairy is not the only source of calcium.
Here is a vegan take on our favorite fajitas. So the next time you invite your vegan friend for dinner, there is more you can serve than just salads.
Kicked Up Autumn Fajitas –
Vegan Recipe
Image via: Casaresnick
Ingredients:
Whole wheat tortillas
Yellow squash – 2 medium, sliced
Red bell pepper – 1, cut into strips
Green bell pepper – 1, cut into strips
Extra-virgin olive oil – 3 Tbsp.
Corn – 1/2 cup canned, or 1 1/2 fresh chopped
Black beans – 15 oz can, or soak your own overnight
White onion – sliced
Garlic salt – 1 Tbsp.
Oregano – 1 Tbsp.
Chili powder – 2 tsp
Cayenne pepper – 2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Black pepper – to taste
Lime juice – 1/4 cup (60ml) juiced
Cilantro – (optional) as a garnish
Image via: Ohsheglows.com
Instructions:
1. Prepare a marinade of olive oil (2 Tbsp.), chili powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, pepper. Add the yellow squash, white onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the marinade and vegetables, then sauté until tender. This should take about 10 – 15 minutes on medium high heat.
3. Stir in the black beans and corn. Mix well. Turn up the heat to high and cook for 5 minutes to brown the mix. Add lime juice or lemon to the vegan fajita mix and serve in the flour tortillas.
4. You can also add avocados and tofu if you like. Try substituting black beans with chick peas for a slight variation. Enjoy your delicious vegan meal.
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