Paneer Fajita Bowl
A vibrant and satisfying vegetarian main course featuring spiced paneer and colourful vegetables served over fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
35 minsvegetarianEvergreenMexican
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Ingredients
- For the Fajita Mix:
- Paneer 250g
- Red bell pepper 1 medium
- Yellow bell pepper 1 medium
- Red onion 1 large
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Fajita seasoning 2 tbsp
- Lime 1/2
- For the Bowl:
- Basmati rice 200g
- Black beans 1 x 400g can, rinsed and drained
- Sweetcorn 1 x 150g can, drained
- Avocado 1 ripe, sliced
- Fresh coriander small bunch, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Cook the basmati rice according to packet instructions. While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables and paneer.
- Cut the paneer into 1.5cm cubes. Deseed and slice the bell peppers into strips. Peel and slice the red onion into wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine the paneer cubes, pepper strips, and onion wedges. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle over the fajita seasoning, and squeeze over the juice of half a lime. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium-high heat. Add the seasoned paneer and vegetables in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the paneer is golden brown.
- While the fajita mix is cooking, gently warm the drained black beans and sweetcorn in a small saucepan or microwave.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice between two large bowls. Top with the warm black beans and sweetcorn, then the cooked paneer and vegetable fajita mix.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh coriander. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 650 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fat: 32 g
Saturated: 12 g
Fibre: 10 g
Sugars: 7 g
Salt: 0.9 g