Description
A delightful and nutritious bowl featuring savory plant-based ground meat, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado over brown rice or quinoa, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces plant-based ground meat (soy, pea, or fava bean based)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 7 ounces cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3.5 ounces red cabbage, shredded
- 3.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the plant-based ground meat and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure an even cook.
- Add minced garlic and spices: smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until aromatic, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Stir in soy sauce or tamari and cook for an additional 2 minutes, thoroughly coating the plant-based protein with the vibrant spices. Once finished, remove the skillet from heat.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly into four serving bowls. Spoon the seasoned plant-based protein over the grains and artfully arrange avocado slices, julienned carrot, cucumber slices, shredded red cabbage, and halved cherry tomatoes alongside the protein in each bowl. Drizzle with the spicy mayo sauce, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
This bowl is perfect for meal prep. Prepare the components separately and store them in containers for an easy grab-and-go meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg