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A vibrant and fresh burrito bowl, packed with colorful ingredients

How to grow your best Burrito Bowl in 3 ways

Learn how to create three delicious and customizable burrito bowls, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. These variations offer diverse flavors and ingredients to suit any preference.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 avocado
  • 1 lime
Bowl 1: Classic Chicken
  • 2 fillets chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Bowl 2: Zesty Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
Bowl 3: Veggie Power
  • 2 bell peppers various colors, sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 zucchini diced

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to package directions; set aside. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn.
Bowl 1: Classic Chicken
  1. Season cooked and shredded chicken breast with taco seasoning. Warm the seasoned chicken.
Bowl 2: Zesty Shrimp
  1. Toss shrimp with chili powder and cumin. Sauté the shrimp until pink and cooked through.
Bowl 3: Veggie Power
  1. Sauté bell peppers, onion, and zucchini until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with black beans, corn, salsa, shredded cheese, and sliced avocado.
  2. Add your chosen protein or veggie mix to each bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize your bowls with extra toppings like sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, or fresh cilantro. This recipe is highly adaptable to your dietary preferences and available ingredients.