Paleo Burrito Bowl
Just because you are grain-free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious burrito bowl. This Whole30 and Paleo Burrito Bowl is so easy and full of flavor!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jean Choi
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups of cauliflower rice
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts OR ground beef cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large onion sliced
Optional Add-ins
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Salsa of your choice
- 1 batch of The Best Guacamole Ever or sliced avocados
- Sliced black olives
- Chopped raw onions
- Plantain chips
- Lime juice
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add cauliflower rice and cook stirring for about 5 minutes, until soft and cooked through.
Stir in lime zest, cilantro leaves, salt and pepper, and stir together.
Take off heat and set aside.
Meat
Sprinkle all the spices over the meat and mix together well.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add seasoned meat and cook stirring for 8-10 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Paleo Burrito Bowl
Construct your bowl by starting out with romaine lettuce and cauliflower rice.
Add cooked meat, then top with additional add-ins of your choice! I always sprinkle everything with lime juice and fresh cilantro at the end before serving to complete the dish.