Burrito Bowl

Name: Burrito Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 1 lb chorizo; 1–2 tbsp tallow; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3–4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2–3 carrots, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup cooked sprouted black beans, if tolerated. Make sure to use sprouted black beans or soak overnight before cooking!

Holly Stein

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Category

Entrees

This Chorizo Burrito Bowl is a simple, flavor-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and stocking your freezer. Made with savory chorizo, basmati rice, colorful vegetables, and optional sprouted black beans, this wholesome burrito bowl comes together in under 30 minutes and reheats beautifully. It's an easy, customizable recipe that delivers plenty of protein and comforting flavor while using simple, whole-food ingredients. Whether you're preparing nourishing postpartum meals, planning make-ahead lunches, or looking for a healthy burrito bowl recipe the whole family will love, this freezer-friendly dish is one you'll want to keep in regular rotation.

Ingredients

1 lb chorizo
1–2 tbsp tallow
1/2 onion, chopped
3–4 cloves garlic, chopped
2–3 carrots, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 tsp salt

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1 cup cooked sprouted black beans, if tolerated. Make sure to use sprouted black beans or soak overnight before cooking!

Directions

Cook the rice according to package instructions.
Add tallow to a large skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot for about 10 minutes.
While those are cooking, brown the chorizo in another pan.
When the chorizo is done browning, drain the fat if desired, and add the meat to the pan with the veggies.
Add the rice and stir until everything is well combined.
Let cool. This dish stores really well in vacuum-seal bags.