12/21/2023
Burrito in a Bowl
INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean ground beef or 98% ground turkey (6 oz cooked/serving, if cheese is used)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/4 yellow onion, diced
1 medium head of cauliflower (or a packet of curly cauliflower)
1 small can of diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder, optional
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium vegetable or beef broth
1.5 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack reduced-fat shredded cheese (optional)
A pinch of salt and pepper black freshly ground
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet, roast ground turkey (or ground beef) over medium-high heat.
Add the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
Add gravy and veggie mix to turkey/ground beef.
Stir and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the cauliflower has the texture you like.
Optional toppings per serving:
* 1/2 pepper
* 1 jalapeño, sliced
*1.5 oz avocado, cut into cubes
*1 tablespoon of chopped red onion
* Freshly chopped cilantro, a pinch
*slice of lemon or lime, a splash
Makes 3 servings
Per serving, 3 lean proteins, 3 vegetables, 2 condiments (you can choose an optional garnish option if desired); you can choose avocado if you use 98% fat-free turkey and counts as a healthy fat