Description
A vibrant and satisfying low-carb burrito bowl, packed with perfectly seasoned protein, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy salsa. This deconstructed masterpiece offers all the beloved elements of traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine without the tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground chicken (or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein) over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 packet taco seasoning with a splash of water, cooking until well combined.
- Heat 3 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions, or quickly sauté until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Chop 4 cups romaine lettuce. Dice 1 large avocado, halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, finely dice 0.5 cup red onion, chop 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, and mince 1 whole jalapeño (adjust to taste).
- In individual serving bowls, layer the prepared cauliflower rice, then the chopped romaine lettuce. Add the cooked seasoned protein.
- Arrange the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, shredded 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, chopped fresh cilantro, and minced jalapeño over the protein and lettuce.
- Drizzle with 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa, add a dollop of 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream, and squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over each bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg