Burrito Bowl with Pico de Gallo & Chipotle Aioli
This homemade burrito bowl is a flavorful, customizable meal packed with seasoned protein, rice, beans, fresh toppings, and a creamy chipotle aioli drizzle. It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy dinner.
Ingredients
For the Burrito Bowl:
1 lb protein of choice (chicken, steak, shrimp, tofu, or ground turkey)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Juice of 1 lime
For the Rice:
1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
For the Black Beans:
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings:
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
½ cup shredded cheddar or cotija cheese
½ cup sliced avocado or guacamole
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
¼ red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
2. Blend or whisk all ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning and spice level to flavor
Instructions for the Burrito Bowl
1. Cook the Rice:
Rinse the rice, then cook it with broth according to package instructions.
Once cooked, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
2. Prepare the Protein:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season the protein with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cook until fully done (chicken: 6-7 minutes per side, steak: medium-rare at 130°F, shrimp: 2-3 minutes per side).
Squeeze lime juice over the cooked protein and slice or shred as needed.
3. Warm the Beans:
Heat black beans in a small pan with cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
Start with a base of cilantro-lime rice.
Add seasoned protein, black beans, shredded lettuce, corn, pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese.
Drizzle with chipotle aioli.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~450-500 kcal
Protein: ~35g
Carbohydrates: ~50g
Fat: ~12g
Fiber: ~8g
Sugar: ~4g
Notes & Tips:
Protein Swaps: Try grilled shrimp, steak, tofu, or jackfruit.
Make It Low-Carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or extra lettuce.
Meal Prep Friendly: Store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.
Extra Spice: Add hot sauce or extra chipotle to the aioli.
Storage: The components stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.