Mexican Protein Bowl

Quinoa or rice topped with grilled chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, corn and Greek yogurt — about 43 grams of protein.

  • 1 serving
  • Prep 10 min
  • Ready in 10 min
  • About 43 g protein
A bowl of rice topped with grilled chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, shredded cheddar, red onion and cilantro

A high-protein, flavorful meal.

Per serving: Protein ~43 g, carbohydrates ~49 g, fat ~15 g.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
500
Protein
43 g

Serving: 1 bowl. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Place cooked quinoa (or rice) as the base in your bowl.
  2. Arrange grilled chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado slices and corn on top.
  3. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt for creaminess.
  4. Garnish with lime wedges, chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder for extra flavor.
  5. Serve and enjoy this high-protein, flavorful meal!
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