The $3 Healthy Burrito Bowl

Name: The $3 Healthy Burrito Bowl
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken Breast; ¼ cup Lime Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; to taste Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups White Rice; 4 cups Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 can Black Beans; 1 tbsp Lime Juice; ½ tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 cup Corn; ½ cup Red Onion; ¼ cup Cilantro; 1 whole Avocado; 4 pieces Lime Wedges; ½ cup Salsa; ¼ cup Sour Cream

MEXICAN·NON-VEGSource

A budget-friendly and healthy take on a classic burrito bowl, packed with flavor and nutrients.

2h6Servings

Nutrition

775kcal

38gProtein

108gCarbs

22gFat

High Protein, High Fiber

Ingredients

CHICKEN

Chicken Breast

1.5 lb

Lime Juice

¼ cup

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Chili Powder

1 tbsp

Cumin

1 tsp

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

to taste

Black Pepper

½ tsp

RICE

White Rice

2 cups

Water

4 cups

Salt

½ tsp

BEANS

Black Beans

Rinsed and drained

1 can

Lime Juice

1 tbsp

Cumin

½ tsp

Salt

¼ tsp

TOPPINGS

Corn

Cooked, fresh or frozen

1 cup

Red Onion

Diced

½ cup

Cilantro

Chopped

¼ cup

Avocado

Sliced or diced

1 whole

Lime Wedges

4 pieces

Salsa

Your favorite

½ cup

Sour Cream

Or Greek yogurt

¼ cup

Instructions

1Prepare the Chicken

15m

Combine Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Marinate Chicken

Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

2Cook the Rice

20m

Rinse Rice

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil Rice

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Simmer Rice

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Rest Rice

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

3Cook the Chicken

20m

Sear Chicken

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Rest and Slice

Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing or dicing.

4Prepare the Beans

Season Beans

In a small bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans with lime juice, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.

5Assemble the Bowls

Layer Ingredients

Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, seasoned black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.

Add Toppings

Serve with salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and lime wedges on the side.

Tips

For an even healthier bowl, use brown rice instead of white rice.

If you don't have fresh limes, bottled lime juice can be used, but fresh is recommended for best flavor.

This bowl is excellent for meal prep; store components separately and assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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