Burrito bowls are a popular go-to option from fast-food and fast-casual restaurants, but watch out, the sodium, carbs, and calories can be insane! Here are 3 recipes for DIY Bowls that are packed with nutritious, delicious, and time-saving ingredients!
Tip: Be sure to include a source of lean protein and/or beans to boost alertness, focus, and help keep you feeling fuller, longer.
Low Carb “Rice” Bowl
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup riced cauliflower (available pre-made, fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (can be canned, no salt added)
- 2 large slices roasted red bell pepper, chopped (available ready-made in jar)
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- ½ lime
- Fresh black pepper, cayenne, Tabasco, and/or low-sodium Creole seasoning, to taste
Instructions:
Layer all ingredients in bowl, starting with rice cauliflower, then black beans, red pepper, and avocado. Add squeeze of lime and seasoning and serve.
Per Serving: 355 calories, 7.8 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 160 mg sodium, 57 grams carbohydrate, 20 grams fiber, 5 grams sugar, 17 grams protein.
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Chicken, Bleu & Butternut Bowl
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen cubed butternut squash, thawed
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon bleu cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, roasted (can purchase pre-made)
Instructions:
Thaw frozen chopped butternut squash. It will be soft; can use as-is to prepare bowl, or can heat in microwave or skillet to soften a bit more.
In a medium bowl, toss butternut squash and fresh spinach with olive oil. Top with chicken, bleu cheese, and roasted pecans.
Per Serving: 315 calories, 14 grams fat, 3.5 grams saturated fat, 435 mg sodium, 22 grams carbohydrate, 2.5 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 32 grams protein.
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The spiralized zucchini in this recipe can be swapped out for Riced Broccoli, available pre-made at Whole Foods Market/Trader Joes, for a creamy, cheesy “Broccoli Rice Casserole Bowl.” Make it without the Greek yogurt for a vegan dish with 10 grams of protein.
Creamy Zoodle Bowl
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spiralized zucchini “zoodles”
- 100-calorie avocado pack by Wholly Guacamole (or ½ small avocado)
- ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
Instructions:
Spiralize one zucchini and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine avocado and Greek yogurt and mix well. Stir in nutritional yeast until well-combined. Add zucchini noodles and toss until well-combined.
Per Serving: 265 calories, 13 grams fat, 3.3 grams saturated fat, 220 mg sodium, 16 grams carbohydrate, 7 grams fiber, 5 grams sugar, 22 grams protein.
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