Black Bean Burrito Bowl

When I was in college Chipotle and Qdoba were on our short list of places to go grab a quick dinner. A burrito with queso, pico, sour cream, guac, cilantro rice, chicken, and grilled veggies.... I was in heaven. However, I know that this wasn't the healthiest choice.

College was a long time ago, but my love for Mexican food has not gone away. I have just found a way to make my own, healthy version. Using fresh pico de gallo, grilled chicken, greek yogurt, and avocado this burrito bowl hits the spot and is EVEN better than the college take out that I craved weekly.

So if you love a good burrito bowl as much as me, let's dive in!

Black Bean Burrito Bowl, Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice, warm 
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed, drained, and warm 
• 1 1/2 cup grilled chicken breast, cubed 
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese 
• 1 cup fresh pico de gallo (we love Trader Joe's mild pico) 
• 1/2 medium avocado, diced 
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (0%-2%)

Instructions

• Combine rice, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl, mix well 
• Evenly divide lettuce between serving bowls (4) 
• Top lettuce with cilantro-lime rice, beans (1/4 cup), Cheese (2tbsp), Pico (1/4 cup), Avocado
• Top each bowl with 1 Tbsp of Greek Yogurt
• ENJOY!

Sometimes we like to crush up some plantain chips for a bit of a crunch on top, or some tortilla chips! We also like making four servings and getting at least 2 meals out of it. This is a great leftover meal to pack for a lunch or to save for dinner another day.