New year, new goals…and new recipes to match! If you’re looking to kick off the year with something fresh, filling, and full of flavour, this Healthy Burrito Bowl is the perfect place to start. Packed with vibrant veggies, lean protein, and all your favourite Mexican-inspired toppings, it’s proof that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. Grab all your fresh, healthy ingredients for this recipe at The Pines Elanora – your one-stop spot for vibrant produce and pantry staples.

Healthy Burrito Bowl

This recipe has been adapted from the fantastic Dana Sandonato at Killing Thyme!

Ingredients

● ½ cup cooked chicken
● ½ cup cooked rice
● ½ cup chopped tomatoes
● ¼ cup cooked black beans
● 2 tbsp shredded cheese
● 1 tbsp taco seasoning
● 1 tbsp finely sliced red onion
● ½ avocado, sliced
● Lime wedge, to serve
● Fresh parsley or coriander, to serve
● Dollop of sour cream, to serve

Instructions

1. Cook anything that needs to be cooked, like your rice or chicken. When the chicken is cooked, chop it or shred it, then pop it into a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle some taco seasoning over it and toss to coat; set it aside.
2. Prep the other ingredients, chopping your veggies and shredding your cheese, etc. Then grab yourself a personal-sized serving bowl and put your cooked rice into it.
3. Top the rice with the chicken, beans, cheese, onion, and avocado.
4. Sprinkle some taco seasoning over the beans and add a generous drop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream on top; add chili flakes for an extra kick along with some hot sauce.
5. Finish your bowl off with some fresh chopped parsley or coriander, and serve it with a lime wedge.

The start of a new year is all about fresh beginnings, and what better way to embrace that energy than with a vibrant, nourishing recipe? This Healthy Burrito Bowl is your new go-to for quick, wholesome meals that fuel your goals without skimping on flavour. It’s colourful, customisable, and guaranteed to make healthy eating something you actually look forward to.

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