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The Carb-Conscious Breakfast Solution: A Flavorful Burrito Bowl

Are you tired of sacrificing flavor for a low-carb breakfast? Look no further! Our burrito bowl recipe packs all the punch of a traditional breakfast burrito, minus the carb-heavy tortilla wrapper.

Protein-Packed Chicken Breast

To start, season lean chicken breast with a blend of chili powder and ground cumin, then sear it to perfection in a nonstick pan. This will give you a juicy, flavorful base for your breakfast bowl.

Sautéed Vegetables and Beans

Next, sauté diced red onion until soft, then add black beans and corn kernels to the mix. Season with salt to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. This mixture will provide a nutritious and filling foundation for your bowl.

Assembly Required

To assemble your breakfast bowl, line a serving dish with crisp butter lettuce leaves. Then, heap on the black bean mixture, followed by Spanish rice, sliced chicken breast, crumbled Cotija cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of Pico de Gallo salsa. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a side of tortilla chips, if desired.

Streamlined Ingredients

• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup small diced red onion
• 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small head butter lettuce
• 1 cup Spanish rice
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• Mexican crema or sour cream
• 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo salsa
• Cilantro sprigs
• Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Effortless Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and season with salt, chili powder, and ground cumin.
2. Warm olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
3. In the same pan, add diced red onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add black beans and corn to the pan, season with salt, and cook until heated through.
5. Warm olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat and fry eggs until set, about 3 minutes.
6. Assemble the breakfast bowls by layering ingredients in the order listed above.

Yield: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 40 minutes
Active Time: 25 minutes