Mexican food is probably one of my absolute favorite things to make. Ever since I was a little girl burritos were always my choice of food when my mom asked what she should make for dinner. There are a lot of restaurants around that make some amazing burritos but sadly those burritos are not so healthy. The tortilla alone can have over 300 calories! My new favorite thing to eat are burrito bowls. You get all of the yummy goodness of a burrito, minus the extra calories from the tortilla, and they are delicious! You won't even miss the tortilla. Also beware of the sour cream and cheese, those pack on calories to your meal quickly too. They are fun to make with a group because you just put out bowls of any topping that sounds good and everyone can customize their own. Try them out!
Here are some ideas of things to include in your burrito bowls:
Rice (brown or white) with chopped cilantro and lime juice mixed in.
Grilled chicken.
Black Beans: Combine two cans (one rinsed and drained) with cumin, chili powder, fresh minced garlic and lime.
Grilled peppers and onions.
Corn Salsa: Start with canned or frozen corn and add a can of diced chiles or diced jalapenos, chopped peppers and cilantro and some lime juice.
Pico de gallo: mix together diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice.
Salsa. You can even add more variety by picking out a couple different types of salsa.
Chopped romaine lettuce.
Greek Yogurt. This works as a great replacement for sour cream. You won't really even notice a difference.
Lime tortilla chips. These are also great for dipping into the salsas.
Source: Live Better America
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