Black Bean Burrito Bowl
I’m not going to lie, I LOVE a good burrito. What I don’t love however, is all the extra carbs that come with the wrap or the 1,000+ grams of sodium that are included in the burrito bowls at certain chain restaurants.
Burrito bowls at home are a fast, easy and delicious way to enjoy the contents of your burrito without the extra calories or salt. Beware however, the calories can still add up quite quickly if you don’t pay attention to what, and how much, is going into the bowl.
Like any recipe, the ingredients below are a guide. If there are other vegetables you love in your bowl, please add them.
And yes, I did deliberately leave out the cheese and sour cream (as these are inflammatory foods). Our taste buds change as over time. Once you get used to eating the bowls without it, you won’t even miss these items!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup of cooked (and rinsed) brown rice
1/4 - 1/2 avocado diced*
approximately 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa*
1/4 lime or 1 TBSP lime juice
optional
2 oz cooked chicken
1/2 cup sauted onions and peppers
1/4 cup corn
1/4 - 1/2 cup lettuce, purple cabbage or cilantro shredded
Directions:
Heat all ingredients (except lettuce/cabbage/cilantro and lime) in a pan until warm.
Transfer warm ingredients to your bowl.
Sprinkle with lime juice and top with lettuce, cabbage or cilantro if using.
*If you prefer your avocado, salsa (or any other ingredient) cold, do not add them to the pan. Wait until all other ingredients are heated up and add them once the food is in your bowl.
If you don’t have an avocado, you can also substitute 2 - 3 TBSP of guacamole
