Description
Burrito bowls are a colorful and satisfying meal that brings together fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and endless customization opportunities. In just 30 minutes, you can create a wholesome dish featuring a hearty base of brown rice topped with your choice of grilled chicken or black beans, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado—all drizzled with zesty salsa. Perfect for busy weeknights or social gatherings, these bowls allow everyone to personalize their meal to suit their taste. Incorporating plenty of nutritious veggies and protein-rich ingredients makes burrito bowls not only delicious but also a healthy option for any occasion. Get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts (or 1 can black beans for vegetarian)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup canned black beans
- Fresh lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Season and grill chicken breasts for about six minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Warm black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Chop the lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble each bowl with rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken (or black beans), lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, and salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito bowl (500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg