Turn Bell Peppers Into an Easy Fajita Dinner November 11, 2026 Red, yellow, orange or green, bell peppers bring plenty of color and flavor to snacks and meals. They’re naturally sweet, packed with vitamin C and easy to work into all kinds of recipes. Turn bell peppers into an easy fajita dinner with this simple and delicious recipe. Look for fresh bell peppers year-round in the produce section of your supermarket or in late summer to early fall at your local farmer’s market. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 14-ounce block extra-firm or firm tofu, or another protein of your choice 3 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, any color, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning Salt to taste 1 lime, juiced 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed Optional toppings: Guacamole, avocado, salsa, jalapeno slices, sour cream, cheese, chopped cilantro Directions Remove the tofu from the package and drain off all excess liquid. Slice into 1-inch-thick strips. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and tofu. Cook the tofu for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the pan along with the bell peppers, onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the bell peppers and onions soften. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to flavor. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and stir. Serve the tofu and veggie mixture with warm flour or corn tortillas and add any optional toppings. This recipe was inspired and adapted from FoodHero.org.
