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Burrito Bowls for the Week

Discover how Burrito Bowls for the Week simplify meal prep, offering healthy, customizable, and budget-friendly dinners ready in minutes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or preferred protein like ground beef, turkey, shrimp, or tofu
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans
  • 2 units bell peppers red, yellow, or orange, sliced
  • 1 unit onion sliced
  • 1 cup frozen corn or fresh corn
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups lettuce or cabbage shredded
  • 1 unit lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste optional toppings shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Meal prep containers with lids

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and kitchen tools.
  2. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions with broth.
  3. Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil; bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
  4. While chicken cooks, rinse and prepare black beans in a pot with cumin, garlic, and lime juice.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté sliced bell peppers and onions for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Char corn in a separate hot skillet for added flavor if desired.
  7. Once rice is done, fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  8. Let cooked proteins and vegetables cool for 15 minutes before assembly.
  9. In meal prep containers, layer rice, beans, chicken, sautéed vegetables, and corn.
  10. Store fresh toppings separately to keep meals fresh; label containers with dates.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your family's preferences and dietary needs. The bowls can be easily adapted to vegetarian or vegan by switching to tofu, beans, and eliminating dairy. Store bowls in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, and they also freeze well for up to 3 months. For best results, always add fresh toppings just before serving to maintain their crispness.
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