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Vegan Taco Bowl

This vegan taco bowl features smoky vegan taco meat, cilantro lime rice and a rainbow of veggies. Add your favorite sauce for endless variations.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 608kcal

Ingredients

For the cilantro lime rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) water
  • ½ cup (20 grams) finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter

For the vegan taco meat

  • 1 block (180 grams / 6.3 oz) smoked tofu
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, in a packet or homemade
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) tomato sauce

For the vegan taco bowl

  • 2 cups (130 grams) shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 medium tomatos, diced
  • 1 cup (120 grams) corn
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • A jar of your favorite salsa

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice with cool water 3 - 4 times until the water is clear. Transfer to a pot with the lime zest, water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to low. Allow to gently simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat, do not open, and allow to steam for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and add the lime juice, vegan butter and cilantro. Mix.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the taco meat. Grate the tofu with the large holes in a box grater. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large pan and fry the onion until soft then add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the tofu and the second tablespoon of oil. Raise the heat to medium high and fry the tofu, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Add the taco seasoning and fry for another 30 seconds to bring out the flavor. Finally add the tomato sauce and cook for about 20 seconds until heated through.
  • Assemble four bowls with a base of rice and top with piles of black beans, taco meat, lettuce, tomato, corn, and avocado. Season the vegetables and beans with a pinch of salt. Dollop over your salsa or serve the salsa on the side to add as you eat.
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Nutrition

Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 1242mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1372IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg
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