Description
This protein-packed low carb burrito bowl features seasoned ground chicken with cauliflower rice and fresh Tex-Mex toppings. Perfect for a Low Carb Burrito Bowl or Healthy Burrito Bowl, it’s ready in just 25 minutes. Enjoy an easy Keto Burrito Bowl that’s both nutritious and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef or turkey or plant-based protein
- 1 packet taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 3 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño minced adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground chicken breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains and it’s lightly browned.
- Drain any excess fat then add the taco seasoning packet with 2-3 tablespoons of water Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the meat is evenly coated and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Remove the seasoned protein from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the other components.
- If using frozen cauliflower rice microwave for 4-5 minutes until heated through For fresh cauliflower rice heat a dry skillet over medium heat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still firm Let cool slightly to prevent wilting the lettuce.
- Layer the chopped romaine in serving bowls add a portion of cauliflower rice alongside then top with the seasoned protein diced avocado tomatoes red onion cheese and cilantro.
- Finish each bowl with dollops of sour cream a generous spoonful of salsa minced jalapeño to taste and a fresh squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
Notes
- Double the protein batch and freeze half for next week Store components separately for best results Chop vegetables the night before but keep avocado whole until serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 425