400-Calorie Burrito Bowl (Printable)

A zesty burrito bowl with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, chicken breast, black beans, and fresh avocado for a nutritious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower Rice

01 - 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Chicken

06 - 3 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/8 cup diced red onion
15 - 1/4 medium avocado, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
18 - 1 lime wedge

# Method:

01 - Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized pieces form.
02 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
03 - Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Season chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest 2 minutes, then slice or dice.
06 - Place cauliflower rice in a bowl. Top with chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
07 - Add a dollop of Greek yogurt, sprinkle with extra cilantro, and serve with a lime wedge.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes good enough to crave, which makes sticking with it feel less like a diet and more like a choice.
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, so busy weeknights don't become an excuse to order takeout.
  • You get real satiety from the protein and healthy fats without the guilt that usually follows a burrito.
02 -
  • Overcooked chicken breast becomes grainy and sad—set a timer and don't walk away, because those last 30 seconds make the difference between moist and ruined.
  • The cilantro-lime dressing for the cauliflower rice cannot be an afterthought; it's what transforms steamed vegetables into something you actually want to eat.
  • Slice your avocado at the very last second before serving, not in advance—oxidation turns it brown and lifts the whole bowl's appeal.
03 -
  • Don't season your chicken too far in advance—the salt will pull moisture out and dry it out before it even hits the pan.
  • The non-stick skillet is genuinely essential here because you're using minimal oil; a regular pan will stick and you'll end up adding more fat trying to rescue it.
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