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Fajita Bowls

URL: https://wendypolisi.com/fajita-quinoa-bowls/

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 ounces chicken or tempeh

Vegetables

  • 2 bell peppers red or green, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced

Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (dairy or non-dairy) or sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Bowl

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded or queso fresco, crumbled (or Daiya)
  • 1 avocado quartered
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine lime juice, tamari, olive oil, cumin, and chili powder in a ziplock bag. Add chicken or tempeh and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or up to 4.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken or tempeh. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and tent with foil.
  3. Add peppers, onion, and jalapeño to the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and browning.
  4. Slice the cooked chicken into strips against the grain.
  5. Make the sauce by combining yogurt, garlic, and taco seasoning in a small bowl.
  6. In four bowls, place ¾ cup of quinoa, top with peppers and chicken, cheese, and avocado. Sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
521
Total fat
26g
Total carbohydrates
43g
Total protein
31g
Sodium
477mg
Cholesterol
63mg

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