Burrito Bowls

(from mrsdordal’s recipe box)

Source: Budget Bytes

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Simple Savory

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked rice (brown)
  • 2 cups organic black beans
  • 2 shredded chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 6 oz. shredded cheese (almond milk mozzerella trader joes)
  • 1 bunch green onions

Directions

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, heat the black beans (undrained) in a small sauce pot, along with the cumin, garlic powder, and salt to taste (if needed). Cook Chicken breast, shred when cooked. Slice the green onions and shred the cheese (if not pre-shredded).

  2. Once the rice is cooked, build the bowls. Begin with one cup cooked rice, ⅓ cup warm black beans, ⅓ cup salsa, and 1 oz. shredded cheese (about ¼ cup). Top with a few sliced green onions and serve.

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