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Delicious low carb burrito bowl with fresh ingredients and vibrant colors

Low Carb Burrito Bowl

A quick, customizable bowl featuring seasoned ground chicken and cauliflower rice with fresh toppings, providing delicious Tex-Mex flavors without the extra carbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken or swap for ground beef, 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 and tossed with a little lime juice if making ahead
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded (or cheddar/Monterey Jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar-free salsa
  • 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 whole jalapeño minced (adjust to taste)

Method
 

Cooking Protein
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5–6 minutes until no pink remains and the meat is lightly browned. Drain excess fat if needed and return the pan to medium.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat and add 2–3 tablespoons of water. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes so the seasoning coats the meat and most liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
Preparing Cauliflower Rice
  1. If using frozen cauliflower rice, microwave for 4–5 minutes until heated through. For fresh cauliflower rice, heat a dry skillet over medium and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender but still slightly firm. Transfer to a bowl to cool briefly.
Chopping Fresh Toppings
  1. Chop the romaine, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado (toss with a splash of lime if not serving immediately). Mince the jalapeño and finely dice the red onion. Chop cilantro and shred cheese if needed.
Assembling Bowls
  1. Build each bowl: start with a bed of chopped romaine, add a portion of cauliflower rice beside the lettuce, top with the seasoned protein, scatter avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
  2. Finish with dollops of sour cream, a generous spoonful of salsa, minced jalapeño to taste, and a squeeze of fresh lime over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Prevent soggy bowls by draining excess fat from the meat and letting the cauliflower rice cool slightly before assembling. Avocado can be tossed with lime juice to prevent browning.

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