Vegetarian Chicken Taco Bowl
Elevate your taco night with this vibrant Vegetarian Chicken Taco Bowl, a protein-packed meal that’s bursting with flavor and stunning textures! Featuring perfectly seasoned plant-based chicken strips cooked to golden perfection and paired with nutrient-rich quinoa, hearty black beans, crunchy corn, and creamy avocado, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of taste and nutrition. A generous sprinkle of taco seasoning and a zesty drizzle of lime juice infuse every bite with bold, tangy flavors, while fresh cherry tomatoes and fragrant cilantro offer a refreshing finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and customizable taco bowl is perfect for busy weekdays or a fun crowd-pleaser that’s completely meat-free. Garnish with a lime wedge or extra cilantro for the perfect finishing touch and enjoy a delicious vegan twist on a classic Tex-Mex favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 300 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the plant-based chicken strips to the skillet and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Cook the strips for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and heated through.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, chopped cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
Add the cooked plant-based chicken strips to the salad bowl.
Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and add the chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together gently until evenly mixed.
Serve the taco bowl in individual serving bowls, and if desired, garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5884 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.3 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.4 g | 194% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3448 mg | 73% | |
*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.
