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Easy Low Carb Burrito

Flavor-Packed Easy Low Carb Burrito Bowl You'll Love

Discover the Easy Low Carb Burrito Bowl, a flavorful dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey or plant-based protein
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning consider making your own
For the Base
  • 3 cups Cauliflower Rice use frozen or fresh
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce substitute with spinach or kale
For the Toppings
  • 1 large Avocado or guacamole
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion or green onions
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro omit if not a fan
  • 0.5 cup Sugar-Free Salsa choose mild or spicy
  • 0.5 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 small Jalapeño omit for milder experience

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding the ground chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes until brown.
  2. Drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let the seasoned chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the cauliflower rice by microwaving frozen or sautéing fresh until cooked yet firm.
  5. Assemble by layering romaine lettuce, cauliflower rice, seasoned chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese in serving bowls.
  6. Top with sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, and lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to maximize flavor absorption from the taco seasoning. Store components separately in airtight containers for freshness.

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