Burrito Bowl
A burrito bowl layers seasoned protein, rice, beans, and fresh toppings into one satisfying, deconstructed burrito you eat with a fork. It is perfect for meal prep because the components stay fresh and reheat beautifully throughout the week. Customize each bowl with salsa, guacamole, and cheese for a filling lunch that never feels boring.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lime
- to top salsa and avocado
Instructions
- Cook rice and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro while it is still warm so the grains absorb the bright flavor.
- Season ground beef, chicken, or plant protein with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt, then cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Warm canned black beans with a pinch of cumin and salt, then drain off excess liquid so they do not water down the bowls.
- Prepare fresh toppings by dicing tomatoes, slicing avocado, shredding lettuce, and grating cheese into separate piles.
- Divide the cilantro lime rice among meal prep containers as the base layer, then add the seasoned protein and beans.
- Pack the fresh and wet toppings in separate small containers or sections so they stay crisp and the base stays dry until serving.
- When ready to eat, reheat the rice, beans, and protein, then add the cold toppings, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.
💡 Chef's tip
Store the wet toppings like salsa and guacamole in separate containers from the rice and protein, because keeping them apart stops the base from turning soggy before you eat it.
Stirring lime juice and cilantro through the warm rice (cilantro-lime rice) is the small step that makes a homemade burrito bowl taste like the chain versions.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Protein: 16 g
- Carbs: 72 g
- Fat: 10 g
