There is no right way to eat a burrito bowl; you can mix and match from so many gorgeous bits and bobs but this is my perfect combination both in terms of flavours and textures. I always operate a ‘build your own’ policy in my house – just put it all out on the side and ask your guests to start a burrito conveyer belt.
My bowl starts with fluffy white rice and shredded lettuce. I accompany that with black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, chopped chicken, pickled jalapenos and a good few dashes of hot sauce to finish. I think chicken is the best meat for this dish, but steak, pork or even salmon might work for you. I chopped up one breast from a roasted chicken and it was plenty for two of us when served in this way. The beans provide lots of protein and it’s so tasty that you’ll definitely feel satisfied! I don’t think it needs tortillas, but of course you could wrap all of the above in a soft tortilla if you wanted to.
Black Beans:
- 400g tin of black beans
- 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 white onion
- Salt (smoked is nice if you have it)
Start by dicing the celery and onion then fry then gently in a frying pan. After 10 minutes add the beans, cumin and tomatoes plus about half a tin of water (use the tomato tin and swirl around to get as much as possible out of the tin). Leave to simmer for at least 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary as the mixture cooks down. Done!
Guacamole:
- 1 very ripe avocado
- Juice of half a lime
- Half a green chilli
- Big pinch of salt
- Black pepper
Pulse everything in a food processor, or chop the chilli finely and mash up with everything else in a bowl until you get the consistency you like.
Pico de Gallo (Tomato Salsa):
- 7-8 baby plum tomatoes
- Half a red onion
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 jalapeno or green chilli
- Handful coriander
- Big pinch of salt
- Touch of oil (optional)
Pulse everything in a food processor or chop all the ingredients as evenly as possible and combine. Add the oil (if using), salt and lime juice – keep tasting until it blows your mind.
What’s your perfect bowl?
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