Plant-Based Meat Bowl Fusion (Printable Version)

Enjoy a colorful bowl featuring plant protein, crisp veggies, and zesty fusion-style flavors for fulfilling dining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Plant-Based Protein

01 - 14 ounces 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 black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

→ Bowl Base & Toppings

11 - 7 ounces cooked brown rice or quinoa
12 - 1 large avocado, sliced
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
14 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
15 - 3.5 ounces red cabbage, shredded
16 - 3.5 ounces 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
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add plant-based ground meat and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula.
02 - Add minced garlic and spices including smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Stir in soy sauce or tamari and cook for 2 additional minutes, coating the protein thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
05 - Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly into four serving bowls. Spoon seasoned plant-based protein over the grains.
06 - Artfully arrange avocado slices, julienned carrot, cucumber slices, shredded red cabbage, and halved cherry tomatoes alongside the protein in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with spicy mayo sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for busy weeknights
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables and grains
02 -
  • Contains soy and mustard; check labels if you're sensitive
  • Can be made gluten-free by swapping soy sauce for tamari
03 -
  • For milder sauce reduce or omit sriracha
  • This bowl pairs well with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or iced green tea
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