Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring seasoned protein over cauliflower rice, topped with fresh veggies and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño (minced, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains and it’s slightly browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning with 2-3 tablespoons of water, cooking for another 2 minutes until the meat is well-coated and excess liquid evaporates.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the meat rest for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- If using frozen cauliflower rice, microwave for 4-5 minutes until hot. For fresh, sauté in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until tender yet firm.
- Layer chopped romaine in serving bowls, add a scoop of cauliflower rice, then top with seasoned protein, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Finish each bowl with generous dollops of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, minced jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
Notes
Adjust jalapeño according to heat preference. Cook protein and rice in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg