Sheet Pan Soy Curl Fajitas
By the Gracious Vegan
These plant-based fajitas have layers and layers of flavors and textures. Roasting brings out the best of all the ingredients, including bell peppers, soy curls, onion, tomatoes, and zucchinis. These are oil-free, but you wouldn’t know it from the flavor and caramelization. If you haven’t tried soy curls yet (a very healthy protein made from soybeans), this would be a great recipe to start with. You control the level of spicy heat. My picky-eater husband likes these a lot — that’s a huge endorsement right there.
Makes enough for 4-5 people
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
Reconstitute the soy curls. Add the dried soy curls to a medium bowl and cover with broth. Let soak for about 10 minutes until the soy curls have softened. Once softened, reserve 1/4 cup of the broth and drain the rest. Squeeze the soy curls to get out the excess broth. Set aside.
1 rounded cup soy curls (dry) (about 2 ounces)
1 cups vegetable broth
Assemble the soy curls and vegetables. Toss the following ingredients together in a large bowl.
The reconstituted soy curls
3 bell peppers (a mix of colors is nice), sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 small zucchinis, sliced
1 onion, sliced thin or chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Make the coating and toss with the vegetables and soy curls. Mix the following ingredients together in a bowl or jar, then pour over the vegetables and soy curls and fold or toss together until all the soy curls and vegetables are coated.
1/4 cup leftover broth from soaking the soy curls (or water)
2 Tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (or regular)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 – 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
Roast. Divide the mixture onto the two sheet pans and spread out the contents into a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then stir and flip the vegetables. Roast for 15 more minutes, until the vegetables are tender, the liquid is evaporated, and the edges of some of the vegetables and soy curls are brown. Serve with your choice of:
Corn or flour tortillas – heated
Green onions, sliced
Salsa
More chopped cilantro
Timing: 45-60 minutes
Gluten-free