Vegetarian Chicken Fajita Bowl

Dive into a vibrant and flavorful twist on a Tex-Mex favorite with this Vegetarian Chicken Fajita Bowl! Packed with juicy vegetarian chicken strips, sautéed tri-color bell peppers, and red onions seasoned to perfection with a bold fajita spice blend, this recipe delivers all the smoky, zesty flavors you crave—completely meat-free. Served atop a hearty base of cilantro-lime brown rice and black beans, each bowl is then finished with creamy avocado, fresh lime juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a fresh, zesty kick. Perfect for a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner, this gluten-free and protein-packed recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a colorful, customizable dish that will brighten up your dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Vegetarian chicken strips
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 1 Red onion
• 2 Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
• 2 cups Brown rice
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Black beans
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 Lime
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Peel and slice the red onion into thin wedges.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, bell pepper strips, and onion wedges to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside. Return the skillet to the heat, adding another tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 6

Add the vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7

Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken strips. Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet, mixing well to coat everything evenly with the seasoning. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the brown rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

While the rice is cooking, rinse and drain the black beans.

Step 10

Once the rice is done, combine it with the black beans, a pinch of salt, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Cut the lime into wedges and dice the avocado into cubes.

Step 12

To assemble the bowls, divide the rice and bean mixture among four bowls.

Step 13

Top each bowl with the vegetable chicken fajita mixture.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh avocado cubes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 15

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2775.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2476.2

Total Fat 105.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6943.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 115.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 561.6mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 4938.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 45.8%