Who else loves Chipotle?
If you love Chipotle or another restaurant's burrito bowls, then this recipe is going to be a staple lunch and dinner option for you!
This burrito bowl is easy to put together and is great for meal prepping. It's also a great way to work on various nourish habits like cooking more at home, calorie control, or something similar. This recipe is 100% customizable to your likes and the add-in options are really endless! If you are meal prepping have fun by mixing and matching different add-ins. Keep reading to learn how to make your favorite burrito bowl, plus get the recipes for guacamole, cilantro lime rice, taco seasoning, and fajita veggies!
Burrito Bowl Add-Ins:
Raw red onions
Sauteed peppers (and or onions, fajita mix)
Avocado or guacamole
Black beans
Pinto beans or refried beans
Shredded cheese
Tomatoes, salsa, or pico de gallo
Corn
Sour cream
Lettuce
Rice (long or medium grain) or cilantro lime rice
Can substitute riced cauliflower or do a 50/50 mix of rice and riced cauliflower
Protein of choice
Taco seasoning
Season protein of choice
Lime
Cilantro
Home Made Taco Seasoning:
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
A pinch of red pepper or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
Mix together
Home Made Guacamole:
2 to 3 mashed avocados
1 lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup diced onion
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 diced roma tomatoes
2 minced garlic cloves
1 diced jalapeno pepper, seeds removed (optional)
Mix together
Home Made Cilantro Rice:
1 cup medium or long grain rice
2 cups water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Toast rice with olive oil and garlic
Add water and salt, boil to a boil then reduce to a simmer
Simmer until water is almost absorbed turn heat off then let rest (check rice cooking package for times)
Fluff with a fork
Add lime juice, cilantro, and mix
Home Made Fajita Veggies:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 to 2 sliced bell peppers
1 sliced onion
1 minced garlic clove
A pinch of homemade taco seasoning
Saute over medium heat until tender
Assemble!
Once you have all your favorite add-ins, grab a bowl and start loading! Here at Linked Fit, we love serving burrito bowls buffet style. Layout a variety of different add-ins and let guests pick and choose. This is also fun to do with kids!
Don't forget burrito bowls make for great leftovers. Prep items in bulk and add your add-ins to reusable containers and have a burrito bowl ready to go for the next day or later in the week. Assemble your bowl however you would like. Mix and match to change up the bowl throughout the week.
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