Description
These Fajita Quinoa Bowls are a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful meal combining sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms seasoned with fajita spices, served over cilantro lime quinoa with black beans, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and creamy avocado slices. Perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner, this recipe is easy to customize and packed with Tex-Mex inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red or yellow onion, cut into thin rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 packet of fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning as substitute)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Protein and Grains
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained, rinsed, and heated
- Cilantro lime quinoa (prepared separately, recipe not fully specified but assumed)
Fresh Toppings
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Fresh lime juice for squeezing over bowls
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Sauté the onions and all three colored bell peppers, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Seasoning: Add sliced mushrooms, water, and the fajita seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine the seasoning evenly throughout the vegetables.
- Finish Cooking the Vegetables: Add the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to the skillet. Continue cooking until mushrooms are tender, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat Black Beans: Drain and rinse the black beans. Heat them in a saucepan or microwave until warmed through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Fill each bowl with a layer of cilantro lime quinoa, then top with the fajita vegetable mixture, heated black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, and avocado slices.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled bowls for added brightness and serve immediately. Optionally, serve with tortillas, cheese, sour cream, or add cooked chicken or steak for variation.
Notes
- If fajita seasoning is not available, taco seasoning is a great substitute.
- You can serve warm tortillas on the side to accompany the bowls.
- For non-vegan options, add cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt on top.
- Feel free to add chicken or steak to customize the protein content.
- This recipe is versatile and can be tailored to your dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
