Plant-Based Meat Bowl Fusion (Printable)

Savory plant-based meat with bold spices, fresh veggies, grains, and creamy sauce for a satisfying fusion meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 ground 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, to taste
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the plant-based ground meat and sauté for 3–4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes until the blend becomes aromatic.
03 - Add soy sauce or tamari, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes until evenly coated and thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.
04 - Whisk together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
05 - Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top each with the seasoned plant-based meat mixture.
06 - Neatly place avocado slices, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, shredded red cabbage, and halved cherry tomatoes around the protein.
07 - Drizzle spicy mayo sauce over each bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
08 - Present immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Packed with plant-based protein for a filling meal
  • Customizable bowls with fresh vegetables and bold flavors
02 -
  • Contains soy and mustard from plant-based meat and vegan mayo.
  • For gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
03 -
  • Swap brown rice/quinoa for cauliflower rice to lower carbs.
  • For extra crunch, add toasted seeds or nuts as garnish.
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