Tex-Mex Burrito Bowl with Lime-Avocado Sauce
Craving a tasty Mexican dish without all the carbs? This Tex-Mex burrito bowl with lime-avocado sauce is so delicious, you won't even miss the tortilla!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper
- ⅛ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, (extra virgin)
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ avocado
- ⅔ cup black beans, (rinsed and drained)
- 2 ounces colby-jack, cheddar-jack, or cheddar cheese, (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Easy Homemade Salsa , (or store-bought salsa)
- ¼ cup 5-Minute Lime-Avocado Sauce, (or guacamole)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized strips. Season with the chili powder, cumin, garlic pepper, and salt.8 ounces chicken breast, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper, ⅛ teaspoons Kosher salt
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it’s cooked through, about 10 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces chicken breast
- Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels and allow it to rest.
- Chop or slice the avocado.½ avocado
- Grab 2 bowls and add 1 cup of arugula to each one. Divide the chicken, avocado, beans, and cheese between the bowls.2 cups baby arugula, ⅔ cup black beans, 2 ounces colby-jack, cheddar-jack, or cheddar cheese
- Top with salsa and Lime-Avocado Sauce.2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Easy Homemade Salsa, ¼ cup 5-Minute Lime-Avocado Sauce
Notes
This recipe is for 2 burrito bowls.
To save time, use leftover chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store.
You can also use store-bought guacamole or salsa, but be sure to check the labels for added sugar and sodium.
To prep your ingredients in advance, simply make the chicken, lime-avocado sauce, and homemade salsa ahead of time. Store the chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and the sauces for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Tex-Mex Burrito Bowl with Lime-Avocado Sauce
Serving Size
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
432
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
6.1
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.7
g
Cholesterol
62.5
mg
21
%
Sodium
527
mg
22
%
Potassium
719.2
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
22.6
g
8
%
Fiber
8.8
g
35
%
Sugar
1.7
g
2
%
Protein
33.5
g
67
%
Vitamin A
1700
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
27.2
mg
33
%
Calcium
230
mg
23
%
Iron
3.1
mg
17
%
Net carbs
13.8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.