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A homemade burrito bowl with rice, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro, drizzled with sauce and served in a white bowl.

Burrito Bowl

This customizable burrito bowl is inspired by Miguel’s game-changing meal prep method. Featuring cilantro lime rice, seasoned protein, spiced black beans, and endless fresh toppings, it’s perfect for meal prepping or easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Meal Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American Fusion, Fusion, Mexican-Inspired, Southern Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

🥣 For Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 1 cup white rice - or brown riceuncooked
  • 1½ cups water - adjust per package directions
  • 1 tablespoon butter - or olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove - smashedoptional, for steeping
  • 1 bay leaf optional, for steeping
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey - optional but highly recommended
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro - chopped
  • salt - to taste
🍗 For Protein (Chicken Version)
  • 1½ lbs chicken breast - or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • salt & pepper - to taste
🫘 For Black Beans
  • 1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt - pinch to taste
  • 2 tablespoon water - to thin if needed
🥗 Fresh Toppings (Flexible)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce - or spinach/cabbage
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes - drained if too juicy
  • ½ cup corn canned roasted, or fresh
  • 1 avocado - diced or mashed
  • ½ cup shredded cheese - cheddar Monterey jack, etc.
  • ¼ cup sour cream - or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • jalapeños - optional
  • lime wedges - for garnish
  • fresh cilantro - for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For cooking rice)
  • 1 Large skillet (For cooking protein)
  • 1 Small saucepan (For warming black beans)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping toppings)
  • 1 set Mixing bowls (For toppings and seasoning components separately)

Method
 

  1. Cook rice with lime, cilantro, and a hint of butter for flavor.
    A skillet of cilantro lime rice garnished with lime halves and chopped cilantro, with a wooden spoon resting in it.
  2. Cook chicken or beef with spices until golden and juicy.
    Cooked chunks of seasoned chicken in a skillet, golden brown and coated with spices, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  3. Heat canned beans with spices for a creamy, flavorful side.
    A close-up of freshly rinsed black beans draining in a metal strainer over a sink or stove.
  4. Chop lettuce, tomato, avocado, and shred cheese for customizable bowls.
    An assortment of burrito bowl ingredients in small glass bowls, including shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, black beans, and mashed avocado on a marble surface.
  5. Layer rice, beans, protein, and toppings to create your burrito bowl.
    A colorful burrito bowl with rice, black beans, corn, shredded lettuce, seasoned meat, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro arranged neatly in sections.

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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