Healthy Eats courtesy of
Yummy Burrito
Bowls Sure to
Please Entire Family
By Elouise ROBINSON,
Autism Food Club
B
urrito bowls are a
healthy, filling meal that
you can easily adjust to
each person’s preferences. If you are short on
time, you can also take short
cuts such as substituting your
favorite pre-made salsa or guacamole.
Mexican Style Rice
ou may prefer to make without any tomatoes or to use
salsa instead
METHOD:
yy Preheat the oven to 180˚C/350˚F.
yy Heat a medium ovenproof saucepan over
medium heat.
Ingredients:
ely crushed
2 garlic cloves, fin
l e.g. olive or
1 tablespoon of oi
rapeseed
rice
1½ cups of brown
1 cup of passata
opped onion
½ cup of white ch
ock (or use
1 cup of chicken st
ant a veggie
vegetable if you w
version)
1 teaspoon of
Chili to taste e.g.
ancho
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yy Add the oil and rice. Stir frequently to gently
toast.
yy Add the passata and chicken broth
yy Stir and let the mixture come to a full boil.
yy Cover the pan and set in the middle of the
oven.
yy Bake 40-45 minutes.
yy Remove from the oven and let stand for 5
more minutes