Keto Bowls Fresh Vegetables (Printer-friendly)
Customizable low-carb bowls with fresh vegetables, protein, and creamy avocado dressing
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables & Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small ripe avocado, sliced
→ Toppings
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Lime wedges for serving
→ Avocado Dressing
16 - 1 ripe avocado
17 - 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water, as needed to thin
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine diced chicken breast with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables as specified. Slice cucumber, bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, and slice avocado. Keep refrigerated until assembly.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls, creating a bed of greens for each portion.
06 - Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken in sections over the lettuce in each bowl.
07 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Top with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant-worthy bowl experience without leaving your kitchen
- The creamy avocado dressing makes everything taste better while keeping you in ketosis
02 -
- The dressing thickens in the fridge so thin it with a splash of water before serving leftovers
- Warm chicken against cool vegetables creates the most satisfying temperature contrast
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so it stays juicy
- The dressing works as a dip for raw vegetables too