Vegan Beyond Meat Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the bell peppers and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to heat until softened, about 3-4 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate and set aside.
4. Using the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beyond meat and break apart into small chunks, similar to ground meat. Season with salt and pepper. Heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Continue to heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
8. Add the bell pepper / onion mixture and stir to combine. Reduce heat and continue to heat for about 5 minutes.
9. Right before the dish has finished cooking, stir in the parsley. Remove from the heat.
10. Assemble the bowls. Place the rice in the bottom of each bowl. Top with shredded cheese. Add a heaping scoop of the beyond meat / pepper mixture. Top with additional shredded cheese and a dollop of guacamole. Serve immediately.