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{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice

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Spring break is just over 10 days away, and that means I’m in full swing planning all the things I’m going to eat while I’m home!

{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice | Whisk and Shout

Not only do I make use of my kitchen at home, but I always make it a priority to go to my favorite restaurants whenever I’m on break.


My family has always gravitated towards Mexican food as our comfort food staple.

{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice | Whisk and Shout

When I was little, we used to go to Chipotle every Sunday, because my mom had work all day and no time to make dinner. In high school, I started cooking for myself and we all made an effort to shift from eating out to eating at home. However, after dance shows, on birthdays or holidays, or on a tired weekend night, we always ended up at Guapo’s, a Mexican joint nearby for endless chips & salsa, not to mention amazing enchiladas.

{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice | Whisk and Shout

I’ve never really made a true “one pot” recipe on this blog. I’ve made a lot of one-bowl desserts and meals that only dirty one pot, pan, or skillet, but I’ve never done the Martha Stewart throw-it-all-in-the-pot-and-wait thing.

{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice | Whisk and Shout

Whenever I see one-pot recipes, I immediately think comfort food, because dishes that are made in one pot usually sit on the stove simmering and developing flavor for so long. And to me, comfort = Mexican food.

{One Pot} Vegan + GF Mexican Style Fajita Rice | Whisk and Shout

This Mexican style fajita rice incorporates onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, fennel, turmeric, bay leaves, and cayenne for flavor. That’s to say, there’s a ton of flavor in this rice! It’s bulked up with broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms, and I think tomato or other green veggies would also be great in here. This recipe only requires about 15 minutes of actual hands on time- the rest is just letting the flavors simmer together and develop. So, what I’m saying is that there’s no excuse not to make this rice! Enjoy xx

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{One Pot} Vegan Mexican Style Fajita Rice
Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
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Cook time: 
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Serves: 6-8
 
This Mexican-style fajita rice combines fajita veggies with tons of aromatic spices and fluffy rice for a one-pot vegan and gluten-free meal that screams "comfort food"!
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • ½ a red onion, diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ a bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 3½ cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste (1-2 tsp)
  • fresh cilantro, for topping
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan (you want this to be a very deep bottomed pan!) over medium heat, add oil, garlic, and onions. Stir until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add jalapeno, cumin, fennel, and cayenne and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms, tomato, and garlic powder, and stir well. Cook until the tomatoes release their juices, another minute or so.
  4. Add broccoli, pepper, turmeric, broth, rice, and bay leaf and turn heat to high. Stir well to combine everything and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, turn the heat down to reduce the mixture to a simmer, and cover the pot. Let rest for 10-15 minutes, until broth is absorbed and rice is cooked completely.
  6. Add salt to taste and stir well before serving, topped with cilantro.

 

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  6. Mir says

    Guapo’s is great. Haven’t been there in forever, either. Now I need to make a Bethesda run!
    This rice looks so perfect. I think I’m having Chipotle for dinner later, but this rice will make an appearance when I have time to cook!

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  7. Monica says

    This rice looks gorgeous! Rice is always comfort food for me but you made it so exciting and vibrant with the Mexican fajita slant to it. Happy upcoming Spring break!!

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  8. Trisha says

    I love the addition of turmeric here and the lovely yellow flavor that it adds to the rice. I agree with you–Mexican food is comfort food. Enjoy spring break!

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  22. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    This Mexican style fajita rice is gorgeous!!! that’s so funny that you said you guys went to Chipotle every Sunday. . recently we went for lunch and my oldest daughter says, we should come here every Sunday!! 😛

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  28. Zainab says

    One pot is usually what saves me during the week and those crazy weekends. I love that this can be customized to any diets! We love Mexican food too.

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