Pin A vibrant, protein-packed bowl featuring plant-based meat alternatives, fresh vegetables, and bold, globally inspired seasonings. Perfect for a satisfying, wholesome meal.
I first made this colorful bowl for dinner after a busy day and was amazed by how simple and quick it was. The blend of fresh veggies and savory protein made it an instant favorite in our house.
Ingredients
- Plant-Based Protein: 400 g plant-based ground meat (soy, pea, or fava bean based), 1 tbsp olive oil
- Seasoning Blend: 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- Bowl Base & Toppings: 200 g cooked brown rice or quinoa, 1 large avocado (sliced), 1 medium carrot (julienned), 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced), 100 g red cabbage (shredded), 100 g cherry tomatoes (halved), 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- Sauce: 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Protein:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add plant-based ground meat and cook for 3&4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add Seasonings:
- Add minced garlic and all spices (smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, pepper). Sauté for 2&3 minutes until fragrant.
- Finish Cooking:
- Stir in soy sauce and cook another 2 minutes until well coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Mix Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Assemble Bowls:
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with seasoned plant-based meat.
- Add Toppings:
- Arrange avocado, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, and cherry tomatoes around the protein.
- Finish & Serve:
- Drizzle with spicy mayo sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Pin This bowl has become a go-to for family lunches, especially when everyone wants something flavorful but quick. I love seeing the kids build their own bowls with their favorite toppings.
Notes & Swaps
Swap brown rice or quinoa for cauliflower rice to lower the carb count. You can easily substitute veggies based on what's in season or what you have on hand.
Required Tools
Large skillet, spatula, cutting board and sharp knife, small mixing bowl, whisk are all you'll need for preparing this dish.
Nutrition Info
Each serving has about 410 calories, 19 g fat, 39 g carbohydrates, and 23 g protein.
Pin Serve right away for the freshest flavor, and feel free to mix and match toppings to keep this meal exciting every time.