400-Calorie Burrito Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, lean chicken, black beans, and fresh vegetables packed with flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cauliflower Rice

01 - 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Chicken

06 - 3 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

→ Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 2 tablespoons diced red onion
15 - 1/4 medium avocado, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt, 2% or nonfat
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
18 - 1 lime wedge

# Directions:

01 - Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized pieces form.
02 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
03 - Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Season chicken breast evenly with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest for 2 minutes, then slice or dice.
06 - Place cauliflower rice in a serving bowl. Layer with chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
07 - Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedge.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality while keeping you honest with calories.
  • Comes together faster than you'd expect, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore.
  • Every topping matters—nothing here is filler or obligation.
02 -
  • Overcooking cauliflower rice turns it mushy and bitter—those 3 to 4 minutes matter more than you'd think, and it's better slightly underdone.
  • The lime juice is non-negotiable because it transforms bland cauliflower into something your brain actually registers as food you want to eat.
03 -
  • Make cauliflower rice in bulk and freeze it in portions—thaw when needed and you've cut assembly time in half.
  • If your chicken seems dry after cooking, remember that thinner pieces are trickier; use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking and keep residual heat from drying it further.
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