Description
A nutritious and filling breakfast option packed with protein, fresh ingredients, and flavor, perfect for kickstarting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or beef, turkey, or plant-based protein)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sugar-free salsa
- 0.25 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 whole jalapeño (minced, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat, add the taco seasoning and mix in 2-3 tablespoons of water, stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- If using frozen cauliflower rice, microwave for 4-5 minutes until heated. If using fresh, sauté in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes.
- Layer chopped romaine in serving bowls, add cauliflower rice, topped with seasoned protein, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Finish with dollops of sour cream, salsa, minced jalapeño, and lime juice just before serving.
Notes
Customize your meat and experiment with seasoning variations for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg