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easy vegan taco bowls with tempeh

These Easy Vegan Taco Bowls are stuffed with tempeh "taco meat," black beans, sautéed vegetables, and hearty brown rice for a filling and delicious meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the fajita vegetables*
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • *for the tempeh*
  • 1 8 oz block of tempeh crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste
  • *for black beans*
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt to taste
  • *for serving*
  • 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice + 2 cups vegetable broth
  • fresh spinach or other salad green
  • vegan sour cream avocado, cilantro, lime juice

Instructions

  • First, prepare the brown rice. Combine the rice and vegetable broth, and cook according to package directions.
  • Next, prepare your fajita vegetables. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat your olive oil.
  • Add in the sliced peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden brown on the edges and everything has softened. Season with onion and garlic powder, and add salt to taste. Transfer vegetables to a plate, and wipe down the pan.
  • Now, make the tempeh. Return the pan to medium-high heat, and add more oil. Add the crumbled tempeh, and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until it is golden brown and smells toasted.
  • Mix in the seasonings, then add in the salsa. Turn heat to low and stir often to prevent the salsa from burning.
  • Finally, prepare the beans. Pour the contents of the can of beans (juice and all) into a small saucepan. Add in the seasonings, and stir to combine. Heat over medium until the beans are warmed through and the liquid has slightly thickened.
  • Now it is time to serve! Divide your cooked brown rice between 4 bowls. Add in some spinach or salad greens, and top with the tempeh mixture, fajita vegetables, and drained black beans.
  • Top with vegan sour cream, avocado, and/or fresh cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy!