by Desiree D’Amico RDN
If you love Chipotle Mexican Grill, try this at-home Chipotle-style bowl with Homemade Avocado Cilantro dressing. It is a treat for the senses, perfect for weeknight meals or doubled for weekend entertaining.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 tomato
- 1 can of black beans
- 1/2 a rep pepper
- 1/2 a white onion
- Romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup cheese
- 1/2 avocado
DRESSING
- 1/2 avocado
- Handful of cilantro
- 1 cup of water
- 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 TBSP lime juice
Directions:
- Cook rice as directed, add in extra chopped cilantro and lime juice for an added kick
- Chop up pepper and onion, sauteed in olive oil for ~4-6 minutes and add salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
- Dice up tomato
- Drain can of black beans and sauteed over EVOO for ~8-10 minutes-add salt/pepper/onion powder to taste
- Make dressing-combine all ingredients in food processor, then add to romaine lettuce
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, adding cheese and avocado on top, feel free to add a protein of choice but this is also great on its own!
ENJOY!
