via – DamnDelicious
Skip Chipotle and try these burrito bowls right at home. It’s easier, healthier and 10000x tastier!
TASTY BURRITO BOWLS
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste*
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- To make the chipotle cream sauce, whisk together sour cream, chipotle paste, garlic, lime juice and salt; set aside.
- In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; let cool and stir in salsa; set aside.
- To assemble the bowls, divide rice mixture into serving bowls; top with lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with chipotle cream sauce.
Adapted from The Garden Grazer.
WHY IT’S A SMART CHOICE. . .
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371.9
Calories from Fat 102.6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g18%
Saturated Fat 4.2g21%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 13.4mg4%
Sodium 790mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g20%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g43%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 12.7g25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Each burrito bowl is filled with nearly 2 servings of veggies, making it easy to get to your daily goal of 7-8 servings. This recipe is also a good source of Vitamin A, folate and fibre.
Nutritional information provided by Jessica Penner, RD at Smart Nutrition.
