Keto Bowls Fresh Vegetables (Print View)
Fresh vegetable bowls with seasoned chicken and creamy avocado dressing
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Vegetables & Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small 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 (to thin, as needed)
# Method:
01 - Combine chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Dice cucumber, slice red bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce among 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of lettuce.
06 - Drizzle avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get that satisfying crunch from fresh vegetables while staying completely in ketosis
- The entire family can customize their own bowl with whatever toppings they love
02 -
- Blend the avocado dressing immediately before serving or it may oxidize and turn brown
- Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so it stays juicy when you build the bowls
03 -
- Warm the chicken slightly before assembling if you are eating these for meal prep lunch
- Double the dressing recipe because you will want to put it on everything else too