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    Jun 7, 2017 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    Veggie Fajita Bowls

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    Total time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 3
    5 from 7 votes
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    Veggie fajita bowls - all your favourite fajita fillings, served over rice! A great gluten-free alternative. I served mine with grilled halloumi, homemade salsa and sour cream.

    Fajitas have got to be one of the best dinners there is - you can pretty much use whatever veggies you have in the fridge, they're full of flavour and spice, and they couldn't be easier to make. In fact they're one of the first dinners that my husband and I made together, back when we were fresh-faced young students in about 2007. I learned to cook all kinds of things around that time - I remember texting him when I made my first ever spag bol from scratch, so proud of myself! Oh, how things have changed in 10 years...

    Veggie fajita bowls - all your favourite fajita fillings, served over rice! A great gluten-free alternative. I served mine with grilled halloumi, homemade salsa and sour cream.

    If you don't like tortillas, or you can't eat bread, or you just don't have any in the house, don't feel you have to miss out on making fajitas! These veggie fajita bowls are just as easy and tasty, but the spicy fajita veggies are served up on a pile of rice rather than wrapped in a tortilla. I also added some grilled halloumi (my obsession continues - you can skip it if you're sick of halloumi by now!), a simple homemade salsa, and a dollop of sour cream to balance out the spice.

    Veggie fajita bowls - all your favourite fajita fillings, served over rice! A great gluten-free alternative. I served mine with grilled halloumi, homemade salsa and sour cream.

    The best thing about these veggie fajita bowls - apart from being flipping delicious - is how easy they are to adapt. Use shop-bought salsa if you're in a hurry, swap the grilled halloumi for some grated cheddar, add some fresh avocado or guacamole, use different veggies... you never need to make them the same way twice. They're guaranteed to be a success, however you make them!

    Aaaand, they make a pretty healthy, balanced dinner too, so feel free to load up your bowl and go crazy.

    (...as crazy as it's possible to go with fajitas...)

    Veggie fajita bowls - all your favourite fajita fillings, served over rice! A great gluten-free alternative. I served mine with grilled halloumi, homemade salsa and sour cream.

    Veggie fajita bowls

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    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 658kcal
    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 210 g uncooked brown rice (~ 1 cup)

    For the fajita veg:

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 1 medium courgette (zucchini), cut into sticks
    • 2 bell peppers, sliced (I used red and yellow)
    • 3 medium mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    For the simple homemade salsa:

    • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 spring onion, finely chopped
    • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    To assemble:

    • 9 slices halloumi cheese
    • Sour cream
    • Fresh coriander (cilantro)
    • Chopped spring onions
    • Hot sauce

    Instructions

    • Boil the brown rice in plenty of water, until cooked to your liking (around 20 minutes), then drain.
    • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, and add the chopped vegetables. Add the spices, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a high heat, stirring regularly, for about 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and just beginning to char.
    • To make the simple homemade salsa, add the diced tomatoes to a bowl with a chopped spring onion and some fresh coriander (cilantro). Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix to combine.
    • Cook the halloumi in a frying pan or griddle pan, until golden brown on each side. Here are some more detailed instructions, if you need them.
    • To assemble your veggie fajita bowls, serve the cooked brown rice into three bowls. Top with the vegetable mixture, the grilled halloumi, and the homemade salsa. Finish with a dollop of sour cream, some chopped coriander and spring onions, and a dash of hot sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 portion - Calories: 658 kcal - Carbohydrates: 71.9 g - Protein: 25.9 g - Fat: 30.8 g - Saturated Fat: 16.6 g - Trans Fat: 0 g - Cholesterol: 64 mg - Sodium: 896 mg - Potassium: 974 mg - Fiber: 7.2 g - Sugar: 10.4 g

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Want to try another gluten-free Mexican recipe? How about my Mexican black bean casserole:

    Mexican black bean casserole

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    1. Jeni says

      January 13, 2022 at 12:16 am

      Made this for dinner last night, so quick and easy. Perfect for a busy weeknight! Thanks for another winning recipe! Halloumi is the best!5 stars

      Reply
      • Becca @ Easy Cheesy Vegetarian says

        January 28, 2022 at 9:58 am

        Thanks Jeni, glad you enjoyed them! :)

        Reply
    2. Jane | OD | says

      June 27, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      This is a real hearty Mexican dinner, what I was looking for5 stars

      Reply
    3. Anne-Marie says

      June 20, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      This looks delicious! My husband and I are drastically cutting down on our meat intake and your blog is such a great source of inspiration. Thank you :)5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 27, 2017 at 4:45 pm

        Thanks Anne-Marie, hope you find lots of inspiration here :)

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    4. Alicia says

      June 16, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      I adore fajita's but I don't always want them in a wrap but I never thought of putting them in a bowl...I'm certainly going to give this recipe a try. I'm also super happy I've found your blog as I've been running low on ideas for new tasty meals.
      Alicia x5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 27, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Hope you find plenty here you like the look of!

        Reply
    5. Gina says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:31 pm

      Such a yummy, easy recipe! I was trying to find a recipe to make for dinner?! This looks like such a great idea. I love fajitas in tortillas, but anything in a bowl is my jam!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Lucy Davies says

      June 08, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      This looks fantastic and has solved the 'what's for dinner' question for tonight :-)

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 27, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        Hope you enjoyed! :)

        Reply
    7. Petra says

      June 08, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Really like the look of this! Brown rice and all those veggies, so healthy! I am definitely making it..

      Reply
    8. Megan says

      June 08, 2017 at 2:07 am

      I have been making something like this lately for a quick dinner. I take whatever fresh veggies I have and add some rice or if I don't want to make rice I microwave a rice packet that has kale and quinoa in it or microwave some riced cauliflower. I sometimes don't have fresh veggies and use beets and even black beans. Add a little cheese and some fresh chopped tomatoes and it is dinner! The combinations are endless !5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 27, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        I do this all the time! Just whatever veggies I have in the fridge and one of those microwaveable sachets of grains - so easy and convenient, and a great fridge clearer :)

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