Plant-Based Meat Bowl Fusion (Printable)

Enjoy a protein-rich bowl featuring seasoned plant-based meat, fresh vegetables, and a spicy vegan sauce.

# Ingredient list:

→ Plant-Based Protein

01 - 14 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

→ Bowl Base & Toppings

11 - 1 cup 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, or to taste
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Warm 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.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Mix in soy sauce or tamari and continue cooking for 2 minutes, ensuring protein is fully coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
05 - Evenly distribute cooked brown rice or quinoa into four serving bowls. Layer seasoned plant-based meat over the grains.
06 - Neatly arrange avocado slices, julienned carrot, cucumber slices, shredded red cabbage, and halved cherry tomatoes around the protein.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with the prepared sauce, then finish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein and fully plant-based
  • Quick to prepare and easy to customize
02 -
  • Contains soy and mustard from key ingredients, check labels for allergens
  • To make gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce
03 -
  • Toast seeds or nuts for an extra crunch factor
  • Reduce sriracha for a milder sauce to suit all palates
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