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Burrito Bowl

A delicious and customizable burrito bowl filled with rice, beans, fresh vegetables, and your choice of protein, topped with salsa and avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
Protein
  • 1 lb chicken breast grilled and sliced
Toppings
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of heat
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Rice and Beans
  1. Cook rice according to package instructions. In a separate pot, heat black beans until warm.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, avocado, and top with salsa and cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your burrito bowl with additional toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or cilantro.

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