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California Burrito Rice Bowl Recipe

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Paleo Girl's Kitchen California Burrito Bowl
Paleo Girl's Kitchen California Burrito Bowl from www.paleogirlskitchen.com

Description

This California Burrito Rice Bowl is a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's a combination of classic burrito ingredients like rice, beans, cheese, and avocado, but in a bowl instead of a tortilla. This recipe is customizable, so you can add or substitute your favorite ingredients to make it your own.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions in a large pot.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the black beans, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the rice is done, add it to the skillet with the beans and stir to combine.
  5. Divide the rice and bean mixture among four bowls.
  6. Top each bowl with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can also add other ingredients to this rice bowl, like grilled chicken, ground beef, or roasted vegetables. You can also swap out the black beans for pinto beans or kidney beans, and use different types of cheese, like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 548
  • Total Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 678mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 18g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse and drain the black beans before adding them to the skillet.
  • If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, you can skip the meat and just use the rice and beans.
  • If you don't have cilantro, you can substitute parsley or omit it altogether.
  • You can also add a squeeze of lime juice to the top of the rice bowl for extra flavor.

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