Published: Apr 18, 2022 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by kaydimaggio

Easy Vegan Fajita Bowl

Name: Easy Vegan Fajita Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Cilantro Lime Rice; 1 Red Bell Pepper; 1 Green Bell Pepper; 1 Yellow Onion; 1 14.5 ounce can black beans; 2 Jalapeños seeds removed and sliced

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This easy vegan fajita bowl is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! It is so easy and quick to make and the whole family will love it!

*Originally published August 8, 2021 and updated with new copy and photos 4/18/22.

two bowls on multicolored napkin with avocados and cilantro

This Easy Vegan Fajita Bowl is exactly what it sounds like, easy! This is the perfect weeknight dinner to make any day of the week! There is no oven required to make this dinner and everything comes together in about 40 minutes. It is the perfect filling and delicious dinner!

This was inspired by some of my taco recipes here. You can check out these Portobello Lime Tacos and These Taco Bell Spicy Potato Soft Tacos for some more taco goodness!

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Why This is The Best Vegan Fajita Bowl
Ingredient Notes
Instructions
Substitutions
Variations
FAQ's
Equipment
Storage
Top Tips
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Why This is The Best Vegan Fajita Bowl

No Oven Required- The best part of this recipe is that there is no oven required so you don't need to heat up your house! All the components are made on the stovetop for easy meal prep!
Under 10 Ingredients- With under 10 ingredients this meal is easy and budget friendly. It is also whole-food and plant-based.
Fresh and Filling- With beans as the protein base, this this vegan fajita bowl is fresh and filling. With bright herbs like cilantro and fresh acidity from the limes, you won't want to miss out!

Ingredient Notes

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Cilantro Lime Rice- The base of the Vegan Fajita Bowl is this Cilantro Lime Rice. It is easy to make and you can make it directly in the rice cooker with minimal hands on time.
Fajita Vegetables- Fajita Vegetables consist of bell peppers and onions. I like to use a mix of different colored bell peppers to brighten up the dish.
Black Beans- I keep this recipe simple by using black beans as the main source of protein in this recipe. Black beans are packed with nutrients and filling!

See the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

Add the rice, water, and 1 teaspoon of salt to a rice cooker.
Cook until the water has been absorbed, then transfer the rice to a large bowl. Most rice cookers have a setting depending on the type of rice you use. For me, I clicked the "White Rice" setting.
Transfer the rice to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
Stir in the chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, lime juice, and lime zest. Add additional salt to taste.

Thinly slice the peppers, jalapeno and onion. Add the peppers, jalapeno and onion into a pan with a little bit of olive oil and cook on medium-high heat. The goal is to get the peppers charred and soft and release their natural sweetness. Cook for about 15-20 minutes.
Drain and rinse the black beans

bell peppers and onions in cast iron skillet

To assemble the bowl, layer the rice and then top with the black beans, fajita vegetables and additional toppings. I LOVE using this 4 Ingredient Guacamole as a topping!
Serve immediately.

Hint: Use a cast iron skillet to caramelize the peppers and onions. Not stick skillets won't work nearly as well to get that nice char look and flavor.

Substitutions

Keto - To make this recipe keto, use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice, it will cut the carbs down significantly, additionally, the beans pack on a lot of extra carbs. Replace the beans with tofu, seitan, or tempeh for a vegan keto-friendly meal.
Low-Sodium - Use a low sodium brand of beans and rinse the beans thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Nightshade-Free- Swap the bell peppers for other fun veggies such as Zucchini or squash.

Variations

Sweet Potato- Add some sweet potato if you want to add some additional filling and sweet vegetables.
Quinoa - Ditch the rice and make this with quinoa to keep it nutrient dense and give it a fun variation.
Taco Meat- If you want to make this high-protein, you can add some vegan taco meat to the dish alongside the black beans. My Vegan Taco Salad uses a chickpea and walnut taco meat that is delicious!

Check these Cilantro and Lime Portobello Tacos that utilize an avocado crema!

FAQ's

Are Vegan Fajita Bowls and Vegan Burrito Bowls the same thing?

They are similar but they are not the same. Fajita Bowls are known for their use of specific fajita vegetables whereas burrito bowls do not need to contain fajita vegetables.

What Toppings go on fajita bowls?

Topping ideas include: salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and lots of fresh cilantro!

Are Fajita Bowls healthy?

Yes! These burrito bowls are full of plant-based healthy ingredients! They are whole-food friendly and will keep you full!

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.

Rice Cooker
Cast Iron Skillet
Chef Knife
Cutting Board

Storage

This veggie fajita bowl is the perfect meal prep lunch. I use these containers to store it in and it will last up to a week in the fridge.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top Tips

Take your time sautéing the vegetables. They are the main focus of the dish and will bring so much flavor as you cook them. The natural sweetness will come out of the vegetables and they will take on great flavor.
Invest in a Cast Iron Skillet. To get the perfect char on vegetables like they do at chipotle, you will want a good cast iron skillet. They are cheap and one of my favorite kitchen utensils. Non-stick skillets will not get the same char.
These fajita bowls make great lunch meal prep! Assemble them in airtight glass containers and they will keep all week long!

white serving plate on napkin with vegetables. beans and rice

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