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These Black Bean Burrito Bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner! No need for a tortilla for this burrito - just layers of chicken, rice, beans, tomatoes and lettuce with a lightly seasoned dressing.
I have recently fallen in love with burrito bowls! I don't know what it is about them, but they are my new favorite. These Black Bean Burrito Bowls are so delicious.
Burrito bowl
Think about all your favorite ingredients served inside a burrito. Take all those yummy ingredients and layer them in a bowl and eat it like a salad!
What ingredients do I need?
Maybe it's the fact that they are filled with some of my absolute favorites; grilled chicken or shredded chicken , avocados, cilantro lime rice, and all my favorite toppings. It's like eating a salad topped with your favorite burrito filling. These bowls are super versatile. If you don't like an ingredient, leave it out.
If you don't have something on hand, just substitute it for something else. Build these bowls the way you love them!
Use a bit of homemade taco seasoning or fajita seasoning in the homemade dressing!
What type of chicken do I use?
For this recipe, I seasoned and grilled a couple of chicken breasts. You could also use leftover rotisserie chicken or substitute your favorite meat. Want a vegetarian meal? Just omit the meat altogether.
I like to put all the ingredients out in little bowls and let everyone make their own burrito bowl. That way they get just what they want. The kids really like building their own and fill it with all their favorites.
You can use canned black beans or make your own Instant Pot Black Beans.
Other Recipes with Black Beans:
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Black Bean Taco Cups
- Black Beans and Rice
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Black Beans and Rice
- Quinoa Enchilada Bake
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Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Other Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (rinsed)
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups lettuce (cut into bite sized pieces)
- ½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ cups red onions (chopped)
- 1 whole avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup Queso Fresco (crumbled)
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- juice of ½ lime
Instructions
Chicken
- Season chicken and grill. Once cooked, cut into strips
Beans
- Rinse and drain beans. Add to a sauce pan with taco seasoning. Heat just until warm.
Dressing
- Combine sour cream, taco seasoning and lime juice together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Bowls
- In individual bowls, place lettuce, beans, and rice. Top with tomatoes, onions, avocado and chicken. Drizzle dressing on top.
Notes
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Fred G says
Great idea for tonight
cakespy says
YUM. I certainly know what's for dinner!! I prefer burritos in bowl form too!
Kathy says
You've gotta love a great burrito bowl!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
My son Nicholas was the first one to introduce to me to a burrito bowl and I've never looked back! We will love this! Thanks for sharing!!
Pamela @BrooklynFarmGirl says
I love the colors this is such a great idea for a healthy effortless meal
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
A few years ago I had a serious obsession with burrito bowls!! They are so gawsh darn delicious and pretty addictive if you ask me! These look perfect! Makes me want to hop in my kitchen and burrito bowl it up!! Cheers!
Kathy says
Thanks, Cheyanne!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
I'm with you! I love a good burrito bowl! These look sooo good!! I wish I was having for dinner tonight!
Kathy says
We are having them for dinner tonight!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
I love burrito bowls but I don't know why I don't make them often. Love these protein-packed black beans burrito bowls. My husband loves black beans, so would try them for my husband.
Kathy says
We eat a lot of black beans in our house, but any type of bean could be used.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
We don't do bowls that often but love the idea that you can have all your favorite ingredients and build something delicious! This burrito bowl looks so appetizing, only no chicken for me, but there are black beans and it is perfect!
Kathy says
These bowls would be perfect then! Everyone gets to put their favorite ingredients in their own bowl!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
My son Casey turned me onto burrito bowls Kathy! I just love them and love that you can add whatever you want. Love the black beans! A beautiful protein packed meal!
Kathy says
Super delicious too!
mimi says
I love these too! I especially love that you can mix and match the ingredients to suit your taste or mood. So pretty!
Kathy says
Match them to your mood or what you have on hand!
David @ Spiced says
Oh man, I love a good burrito bowl, too, Kathy! They are so easy to customize to your favorite flavors...and what's not to love about fresh, tasty food? Extra cilantro lime rice for me, please!
Kathy says
I could eat a bowl of the cilantro lime rice all by itself! 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love burrito bowls too! These look so delicious, fresh and bright! I could probably eat one every day and I love how you can mix it up and you can have a different variation every day. That dressing sounds lovely too 🙂 Would love this for lunch today!
Kathy says
So perfect for lunch....everyday! 🙂
Cheryl says
Wow, what a great idea. Aside from the avocado (and I suck at choosing good ones), I have most of the other ingredients. I imagine you could substitute other types of beans as well.
Kathy says
You bet! Use what you have on hand....and you can leave off the avocado!
Sues says
Love all the fresh, healthy ingredients and bright colors!! Perfect for lunch or dinner 🙂
Kathy says
Sometimes I add more fresh veggies which makes it even healthier.
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
Yum, I know why I'd like this dish- because all of the carbs. Just give me a warm tortilla and I'd lap it all up- well done!
Kathy says
Thanks, Fran! It would be delicious rolled into a tortilla!
Geraldine |Green Valley Kitchen says
Yay for black bean burrito bowls, Kathy! I love to add a little grated pepper jack cheese also. This is a Sunday favorite of mine - then I can take the leftovers wrapped up in a burrito for lunch the next day. Delicious!
Kathy says
Pepper jack cheese would be perfect on this burrito bowl. One of my favorite things about these bowls is they are so versatile.