Vegan Chicken Fajita Bowl
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant, protein-packed Vegan Chicken Fajita Bowl! Featuring tender soy-based vegan chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, this dish bursts with bold, smoky flavors from chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Served over a base of fluffy brown rice, complemented by hearty black beans, creamy avocado slices, and a refreshing lime-cilantro garnish, it’s a feast of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome recipe is perfect for plant-based eaters seeking a quick, satisfying meal. Optimize your healthy lifestyle with this gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly fajita bowl that delivers comfort and nutrition in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Vegan chicken (e.g., soy-based strips)
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups Cooked brown rice
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the red and green bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the vegan chicken strips to the skillet with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegan chicken is heated through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in the lime juice and mix well. Remove from heat.
Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls.
Top each bowl with a portion of the fajita mixture, followed by a scoop of black beans.
Slice the avocado and evenly distribute it among the bowls.
Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Chicken Fajita Bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.2 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3461 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
