Homemade burrito bowls

Ingredients:

  • Base:
    • Cauliflower rice or brown rice (cooked)
  • Protein:
    • Grilled chicken breast or lean ground turkey
    • Black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
  • Vegetables:
    • Bell peppers (sliced)
    • Red onion (diced)
    • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
    • Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • Toppings:
    • Fresh salsa (homemade or store-bought)
    • Guacamole or sliced avocado
    • Low-fat Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream
  • Seasonings:
    • Cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
  • Optional Extras:
    • Lime wedges
    • Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Base:
    • Cook cauliflower rice or brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. Cook Protein:
    • Grill chicken or cook lean ground turkey with your preferred seasonings until fully cooked.
  3. Saute Vegetables:
    • In a separate pan, sauté bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and corn until tender-crisp.
  4. Assemble Bowls:
    • Divide the cooked rice among bowls.
    • Top with grilled chicken or cooked ground turkey.
    • Add sautéed vegetables and black beans.
  5. Add Toppings:
    • Spoon fresh salsa over the bowls.
    • Add a dollop of guacamole or sliced avocado.
    • Drizzle with low-fat Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream.
  6. Season to Taste:
    • Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the bowls.
  7. Garnish (Optional):
    • Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Mix the ingredients in the bowl and enjoy your  burrito bowl!

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