Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice
Bold, tasty and filling for dinner or a make-ahead lunch
Ingredients
- 1 cup enriched long-grain white rice
- 1 12-oz bag cauliflower rice, frozen
- 1 tbsp butter
- Sea salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 limes
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and diced
- 3 avocados
- 1 10-oz container fresh pico de gallo
- 1 14-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups colored bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 tsp Tajin seasoning (or sub chili powder and salt)
- Sour cream, cheese, hot sauce and/or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup white rice, 1 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp of sea salt, stir to combine. Simmer on low, covered, until rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
- Steam frozen cauliflower in the microwave according to package instructions. Drain excess water from cooked cauliflower in a fine mesh strainer.
- Add cooked rice, drained cauliflower, zest of 1 lime, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to a large bowl. Fluff with a fork or spoon to combine.
Fajita Veggies
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add sliced onions, stirring, and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and Tajin seasoning to the pan, stirring frequently until peppers and onion are cooked and soft, about 6-8 minutes. If pan becomes too hot and seasoning sticks to the pan, add 1-2 tbsp chicken broth (or water) and 1 tbsp butter to skillet while sautéing to loosen dark bits.
Guacamole
- Slice 3 avocados and place into a medium-sized bowl. Mash with the back of a fork or potato masher. Add 1/2 tsp salt, juice of 1 lime, and 2 tbsp fresh pico de gallo. Mix with a spoon until combined.
To Finish Burrito Bowls
- Divide cauliflower rice mixture between bowls. Top with diced grilled chicken, fajita veggies, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and guacamole. Serve with sour cream, hot sauce, lime wedges, and tortilla chips as desired.
Notes
Save time by using shredded rotisserie chicken and fresh store-bought guacamole instead of homemade.