Plant-Based Meat Bowl Fusion (Print version)
Powerful, colorful plant-based bowl with fresh veggies and a spicy creamy drizzle for easy, wholesome meals.
# What You Need:
→ Plant-Based Protein
01 - 14.1 oz plant-based ground meat (soy, pea, or fava bean based)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasoning Blend
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
→ Bowl Base & Toppings
11 - 7 oz cooked brown rice or quinoa
12 - 1 large avocado, sliced
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
14 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 3.5 oz red cabbage, shredded
16 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Sauce
19 - 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
20 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
# How to Make:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add plant-based ground meat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up with a spatula until evenly browned.
02 - Add minced garlic along with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Stir in soy sauce or tamari and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Ensure mixture is thoroughly combined and heated through. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - Whisk vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice together in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Distribute cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly into four serving bowls. Spoon the seasoned plant-based meat onto each portion.
06 - Surround the protein with avocado slices, julienned carrot, cucumber, shredded red cabbage, and halved cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle prepared spicy mayo over the assembled bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
08 - Present bowls at once to preserve freshness and textural contrast.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- High-protein and vegan
- Customizable vegetables and seasonings
02 -
- Contains soy and mustard (vegan mayo)
- Use tamari and check labels for gluten-free option
03 -
- Swap rice/quinoa for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
- Reduce or omit sriracha for a milder sauce