Tempeh Fajitas

Tempeh Fajitas

1 (8-oz.) package five-grain tempeh
1 C. pineapple juice
1/4 C. low-sodium soy sauce
2 T. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. canola oil
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 C. (1/2-inch) vertically sliced onion
1 1/2 C. (1/2-inch-thick) slices green bell pepper
Cooking spray
1/4 tsp. salt
4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/4 C. chipotle salsa (such as Frontera)

Cut tempeh in half crosswise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 strips. Place tempeh in a shallow dish. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, oil, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour pineapple juice mixture over tempeh. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Prepare grill. Lightly coat onion and bell pepper with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Arrange onion mixture in a wire grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Place grilling basket on grill rack; grill 5 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Remove the tempeh from marinade, reserving marinade. Place tempeh on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 3 tempeh pieces, 1/2 C. onion mixture, and 1 T. salsa down center of each tortilla; roll up.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 fajita

Calories: 259
Fat: 5.1g
Fiber: 8g

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