Description
This Easy Low Carb Burrito Bowl is a quick, protein-packed breakfast option ready in just 25 minutes. Featuring seasoned ground meat or plant-based protein, fresh vegetables, and cauliflower rice, this dish is a flavorful and nutritious way to start your day while keeping carbs low.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein
- 1 packet taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Vegetables and Toppings
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole jalapeño, minced (adjust to taste)
Dairy and Condiments
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Protein: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, beef, turkey, or plant-based protein, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains and the meat is lightly browned.
- Season the Protein: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the taco seasoning packet along with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the seasoning evenly coats the meat and the liquid mostly evaporates.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the skillet from heat and let the seasoned protein rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: If using frozen cauliflower rice, microwave it for 4-5 minutes until heated through. If using fresh cauliflower rice, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still firm. Allow to cool slightly to avoid wilting the lettuce later.
- Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer chopped romaine lettuce, then add cauliflower rice. Top with the rested seasoned protein, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, shredded Mexican cheese blend, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add Final Toppings: Finish each bowl with dollops of sour cream, a spoonful of sugar-free salsa, minced jalapeño to taste, and a fresh squeeze of lime juice just before serving. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with plant-based protein.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity according to preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor impact.
- Cauliflower rice can be prepared in advance and reheated to save time.
- Make sure to drain excess fat to keep the dish low carb and healthier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: low carb burrito bowl, easy breakfast, ground chicken recipe, cauliflower rice bowl, protein-packed breakfast, Mexican-inspired bowl
