Healthy Burrito Bowl
Healthier burrito bowl — brown rice, beans, vegetables, lean protein, fresh toppings. All the burrito flavors in a more vegetable-forward format.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
6
Calories
224 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Brown Rice1 ½
- Beans1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Brown Rice1.5
- Beans1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1.5 cups brown rice (or quinoa). Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro after cooking.
- 2
Sauté 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 sliced onion in 2 tablespoons oil over high heat for 4 minutes until charred.
- 3
Warm 1 can black beans with garlic, cumin, and salt. Don't fully drain — some liquid keeps them moist.
- 4
Make pico de gallo: dice 2 tomatoes, ½ red onion, 1 jalapeño, cilantro. Toss with lime juice and salt.
- 5
Make a quick guacamole: mash 1 avocado with lime, salt, onion, cilantro.
- 6
Build the bowls: brown rice on bottom, beans on one side, sautéed peppers on other, guacamole, pico, dollop of Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream), small handful of shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges. Tortilla chips on the side.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Brown rice for fiber.
- 2.Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Lighter.
- 3.Char the vegetables.
- 4.Fresh toppings provide brightness.
🔬 Why It Works
Healthy burrito bowls succeed with whole grain base (brown rice), high-fiber beans, lots of vegetables, lean protein options, and a balance of fresh and warm components. The bowl format makes it vegetable-forward while keeping all the Mexican flavors.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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