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Carb Smart Southwest Plant-Based Protein Shred and Veggie Bowls

Carb Smart Southwest Plant-Based Protein Shred and Veggie Bowls

with DIY Pickled Jalapeños
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Calories
680 kcal
Protein
27g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Sulphites
  • Sesame
  • Triticale
  • Milk
  • Tree nuts
  • Mustard
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Crustaceans
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

200 g

Plant-Based Protein Shreds

285 g

Cauliflower

250 g

Yellow Potato

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Green Bell Pepper

6 g

Southwest Spice Blend

(May contain traces of: Peanuts, Sulphites, Sesame, Triticale, Milk, Tree nuts, Mustard, Wheat, Soy)

1 unit(s)

Jalapeño

2 tbsp

Chipotle Sauce

(Contains: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Soy May contain traces of: Sulphites, Sesame, Milk, Tree nuts, Mustard, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Egg, Gluten, Crustaceans)

¼ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 tbsp

Tex-Mex Paste

(Contains: Mustard May contain traces of: Sulphites, Sesame, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Egg, Gluten, Crustaceans)

1 unit(s)

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

0.06 tsp

Pepper*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1.5 tbsp

Oil*

Calories680 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein27 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium1540 mg
Trans Fat0.3 g
Potassium1400 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Wash and dry all produce.
  • Remove any brown spots from potato, then peel and quarter lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch quarter-moons.
  • Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1-inch pieces.
Season veggies
2
  • To one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet, add potatoes, peppers, Southwest Spice Blend and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
  • To the other side of the baking sheet, add cauliflower and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. (NOTE: For 4 servings, use 2 baking sheets, separating cauliflower to its own sheet and using 1 tbsp oil per sheet.)
Roast veggies and finish remaining prep
3
  • Roast in the middle of the oven for 20-24 min, until veggies are tender and golden. (NOTE: For 4 servings, roast in the top and middle of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)
  • Meanwhile, peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice jalapeño into 1/4-inch rounds, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping jalapeños.)
Pickle jalapeños
4
  • To a small microwaveable bowl, add vinegar, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water and a pinch of salt. (NOTE: This is your pickling liquid.)
  • Microwave in 15-sec increments, stirring between each, until salt dissolves.
  • Add jalapeños, then stir to combine.
Cook protein shred mixture
5
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then protein shreds and onions.
  • Cook for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until onions are tender and protein shreds are cooked through.**  
  • Add Tex-Mex paste and 1/3 cup (1/2 cup) water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook for 2-4 min, until sauce reduces slightly. Remove from heat, then cover to keep warm.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide roasted veggies between bowls.
  • Top with protein shred mixture.
  • Dollop with sour cream, then drizzle with chipotle sauce and sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Top each bowl with pickled jalapeños. (TIP: Any leftover pickled jalapeños and pickling liquid can be saved and refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
7

If you've opted to get plant-based protein shreds, cook in the same way as the recipe instructs you to cook beef, tossing occasionally for 6-8 min, until onions are tender and protein shreds are cooked through.**