A fajita bowl is basically the filling from a fajita, served in a bowl rather than a flour tortilla. This is a healthy recipe full of vegetables, with even the accompaniment being cauliflower rice rather than regular rice.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium white onion, sliced thin
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 heaping tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- Hot sauce, to taste
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- Two 10-ounce bags riced cauliflower, cooked according to the package instructions
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and let get hot, then add the mushrooms in a single layer. Let cook until they brown and release their moisture, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions, peppers, squash, zucchini and garlic. Season with the ancho chile powder, salt and pepper. Stir and cook, allowing the veggies to soften and the flavors to meld, an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and deglaze the pan with the tequila. Stir and return the skillet to the heat. Stir in the lime juice and half the cilantro.
- Serve with a bowl of Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice alongside, so that everyone can build their own bowl in this order: cauliflower rice, vegetable mixture, pico de gallo, queso fresco, the remaining cilantro, hot sauce and avocado.
- Add the cauliflower rice, lime and cilantro to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 269 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 572 mg |
Reviews
So flavorful & fun to eat! The heat level is just right and I really like the mix of vegetables. I used rice instead of cauliflower rice. Will definitely make again.