Recipe: Chipotle-Inspired Lunch Bowl
This copycat Chipotle lunch bowl is a great option for a fast weekday lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. The concept incorporates a variety of colorful non-starchy vegetables, energizing carbohydrates from black beans, protein-rich chicken, and healthy fats from guacamole to provide a well-rounded, nutrient-dense meal.
The best part of this recipe is its customization. Check out the swaps listed below to craft a fabulous meal to suit your taste buds. If you’re a fan of leftovers or are rocking the meal prep game, the ingredients can easily be doubled or tripled for multiple servings. Enjoy the flavors of fast and fresh southwestern cuisine from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Our favorite thing about lunch bowls is that the customization options are limitless! Check out our Mix n’ Match Meal Planning Handout for more inspiration.
Chipotle-Inspired Lunch Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 3/4 C cauliflower rice
- 1/2 C black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 C peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 C onions, cut into strips
- 4 oz shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 C lettuce, shredded
- 1-2 Tbsp salsa
- 1-2 Tbsp guacamole
Directions:
- Heat 1/2 Tbsp of avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice. Sauté 10 minutes.
- Add black beans to a separate saucepan over medium heat. Cover with lid until fully heated.
- Remove cauliflower rice from the frying pan. Add to the base of the serving bowl. Add the remaining avocado oil to the pan with the julienned peppers and onions. Lightly sauté for 5 minutes.
- Build your bowl. We recommend layering cauliflower rice, peppers and onions, shredded chicken, black beans, shredded lettuce, salsa, and guacamole.
Tip: If prepping lunches for the workweek, multiply ingredients by five.
Swaps:
- For the chicken: beans, carnitas, steak, jackfruit, or tofu
- For the black beans: white rice, pinto beans, or corn
- For the veggies: jicama, mushrooms, or broccoli
- Additional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, shredded cheese, cilantro, or lime juice
