Thai Beef Fajita Quinoa Bowl with Cucumber Relish
Experience the bold flavors of Thailand in this innovative dish, where tender beef fajitas meet the nutritious goodness of quinoa and the refreshing crunch of cucumber relish. This vibrant bowl is a perfect blend of East meets West, with the spicy and sour notes of Thai cuisine. Each bite is a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Thai
- thai
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- beef for fajitas
- cucumber
- quinoa
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for fajitas, sliced into thin strips
- 1cupquinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2mediumcucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1mediumred bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1mediumonion, sliced into thin strips
- 2tbspsThai red curry paste, none
- 1tbspfish sauce, none
- 2tbspslime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2tbspsvegetable oil, none
- 1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro, chopped
- to tastenonesalt, none
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Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until the quinoa is lightly toasted.
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Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and Thai red curry paste. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 5 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
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Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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In a small bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the beef and vegetable mixture, followed by a spoonful of the cucumber relish.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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