How to Build a More Healthful Burrito Bowl

Dial back on grains, and scale up on lean protein and fresh produce. Too often, popular “rice bowls” lean heavily on carbs – as much as 1 cup of rice in a serving. But just a few tweaks help these dishes strike a better balance.

½ cup cooked whole grains (brown rice, farro, quinoa)
½ cup cooked beans (black beans, chickpeas, cannellini)
3 ounces lean protein (chicken or turkey breast, pork tenderloin)
Romaine lettuce and sliced radishes, for serving
Fresh salsa, toasted pepitas, and Creamy Avocado Dressing, for serving

Start with cooked whole grains, add cooked beans and lean protein, and round it out with lettuce and radishes, topped with salsa, pepitas, and creamy avocado dressing.

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Creamy Avocado Dressing
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt

Combine avocado, yogurt, scallions, and lime juice with ½ cup water in a blender; puree until smooth. (Add more water, by the tablespoon, to adjust consistency as needed.) Season with salt. Dressing can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days; stir until smooth before serving.

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