Name: Fajita Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast or steak (or shrimp or tofu); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 onion, sliced; 2 bell peppers, sliced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice; 1 cup black beans (optional); 1 cup corn (optional); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; Salsa or hot sauce, to taste

Description

A vibrant and customizable bowl packed with seasoned meat or tofu, sautéed peppers and onions, and fresh toppings for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breast or steak (or shrimp or tofu)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
1 cup black beans (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Salsa or hot sauce, to taste

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Instructions

Slice the meat or tofu into strips and marinate with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
While marinating, slice onions and bell peppers into strips.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated meat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender and slightly charred.
Prepare the base of your bowl with rice or greens.
Layer with cooked meat, sautéed veggies, and desired toppings like beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, or sour cream.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with salsa or hot sauce.

Notes

Use shrimp or tofu for a pescatarian or vegetarian version.
Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Use lettuce wraps instead of a bowl for a handheld version.
Top with pickled onions or sliced radishes for extra crunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 85mg