Veggie Fajita Bowl with Soy Curls and Cilantro Lime Rice

Caitlin Havener

Do you crave some good Mexican-inspired food, but are you sick of the traditional fajitas? Or are you looking for a lighter alternative that doesn't involve the use of tortillas? My Veggie Fajita Bowls are perfect for you!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Mexican Plant-Based Recipes

Servings

Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Soy curls
1 can Black beans low sodium
¼ cup Salsa restaurant style
2 cup Vegetable broth or beef broth
1 whole Lime, juice
16 oz Salad greens
2 tbsp Avocado oil

SEASONINGS

4 tsp Tajin Classic Mexican Seasoning
½ tsp Cayenne or less if sensitive to spice
1 tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Onion powder
½ tsp Salt or to taste
1 tsp Cumin
½ tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili powder

FAJITA VEGGIES - use what you'd like, here are suggestions

4 oz Mushrooms sliced
2 Yellow squash quartered then diced
1 Zucchini quartered then diced
1 Bell pepper sliced
1 Onion slice into strips or large dice
2-3 cloves Garlic

CILANTRO RICE

1 Lime juice
4 cups Prepared brown or wild rice
1 handful Fresh cilantro chopped, or 2tbsp dried
½ tsp Salt or to taste

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

Salsa
Avocado or guacamole
Hot sauce sugar and oil free
Greek yogurt a sour cream substitute
Cheese Mexican blend, cheddar, cotija, etc - light amount
Cilantro
Pickled red onions
Lime wedges

Instructions

Add soy curls, broth, salsa, and lime juice to a bowl. Soak at least 10 minutes.
Heat a large pan with a tablespoon of avocado oil.
Add the prepared veggies and cook until desired tenderness.
Put the cooked veggies in a bowl or heat another pan. Add another tablespoon of oil.
Drain the soy curls and add them to the hot pan.
Drain and add the black beans.
Add all of the seasonings and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat and simmer until much of the liquid has evaporated.
Meanwhile, stir the chopped cilantro, juice of one lime, and quarter teaspoon salt into the rice and combine.
To assemble the bowls: Add salad greens to a bowl. Top with 1/2 cup Cilantro rice, fajita veggies, and black beans and soy curls. Optionally top with the "optional toppings" above. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Veggie Fajita Bowl with Soy Curls and Cilantro Lime Rice

Amount per Serving

Calories

232

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Sodium

949

Potassium

538

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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