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Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce
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Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce

17 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

823
Calories
48g
Protein
42g
Fat
70g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Seitan 100g 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Wheat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 scallions (white and light green parts), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ripe medium avocado, chopped
  • 8 oz. nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 lb. seitan
  • 3 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
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Directions

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1. Cut seitan into 1/2-inch pieces. (You should have 1 1/2 cups.) In large, nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add seitan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

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2. Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, red peppers and oregano and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in broth and seitan and simmer until red pepper is tender, 3 minutes. Add scallions and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir 1 to 2 minutes more.

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3. In food processor, make sauce by combining avocado, yogurt, jalapeno, lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth and creamy. Add cilantro and pulse to combine. Taste for salt and add more if necessary.

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4. Warm tortillas briefly in heated skillet. Serve tortillas mounded with seitan mixture and generous dollop of Avocado-Yogurt sauce.

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