Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Avocado

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Ready in:
45 minutes

Recipe Description:

Savory breakfast lover? Add this breakfast burrito bowl with avocado to your list. Seasoned beans and rice are paired with scrambled eggs then topped with avocado and a simple tomatillo salsa for a delicious and satisfying breakfast burrito bowl.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 bowl
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • Avocado Tomatillo Salsa: (Makes ¾ cup salsa)

  • 3 small tomatillos, husks removed, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • Spiced Brown Rice:

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Seasoned Black Beans:

  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • For the Bowl:

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered (for garnish)
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Make the Avocado Tomatillo Salsa:

  2. Add the tomatillos, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chopped avocado. Set aside.
  1. Make the Seasoned Rice:

  2. Add brown rice and water to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and salt.
  1. Make the Seasoned Beans:

  2. Add the black beans to a microwave safe bowl and microwave 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  1. For the Bowls:

  2. Crack the eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk well. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking oil and cook the eggs 3-4 minutes until scrambled.
  3. To assemble the bowls, divide the rice, beans, and eggs between 4 bowls. Top with ½ sliced avocado, 3 tablespoons salsa, and garnish with cherry tomatoes and cilantro.

Notes & Tips:

This recipe is also meal-prep friendly. You can make the salsa, rice, and beans in advance and then reheat when you are ready to serve these burrito bowls.

Make it vegan by serving with a tofu scramble instead of the eggs.
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (561g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g -
Monounsaturated Fat 15g -
Cholesterol 370mg 123%
Sodium 620mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 19g 68%
Total Sugars 5g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars -
Protein 26g -
Vitamin D 2.0mcg 10%
Calcium 120mg 10%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Potassium 1390mg 30%
Vitamin A 450mcg 50%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin K 38mcg 30%
Thiamin 0.42mg 35%
Riboflavin 0.74mg 60%
Niacin 6.9mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.74mg 45%
Folate 165mcg DFE 40%
Vitamin B12 0.89mcg 35%
Pantothenic Acid 3.8mg 80%
Choline 330mg 60%
Phosphorus 440mg 35%
Magnesium 120mg 30%
Zinc 3.3mg 30%
Selenium 41mcg 70%
Copper 0.52mg 60%
Manganese 1.80mg 80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.