Burrito Bowls Mar y Tierra (Chicken and Prawn Burrito Bowls)
Cilantro lime rice, black beans, juicy shredded chicken and spiced prawns in one colourful, filling bowl.
Made with Mexican black beans and Cilantro lime rice and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Reheat the cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a pan with a splash of water or in the microwave until steaming hot all the way through. Reheat the Mexican black beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan until hot.
4 min - 2
Toss the prawns with the cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until pink all the way through. Tip out.
3 min - 3
In the same pan warm the pollo deshebrado (see the base recipe) with 2 tablespoons of water for 3 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
3 min - 4
Divide the rice and beans between 4 bowls.
- 5
Top with chicken, prawns, avocado, tomatoes and sweetcorn, and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Cook the rice and beans ahead and chill them quickly. They reheat in minutes while you cook the prawns.
- Rice must be reheated only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
- Add a spoonful of salsa and plain yoghurt or dairy free yoghurt if you like it creamy.
Storing and freezing
Chill leftover rice, beans and chicken within 1 hour and eat within 1 day. Reheat rice only once. Prawns are best eaten fresh.
Questions
Can I make this ahead for lunch boxes?
Yes. Store the cold components separately and eat within 1 day. Reheat the rice and beans until steaming hot all the way through before eating.
Is it gluten free and dairy free?
Yes. All three bases are free from gluten and dairy, and so are the other ingredients.
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes. Add them for the last minute only to warm through.
More made with mexican black beans
Sopa de Pollo con Frijoles Negros (Chicken and Black Bean Soup)
GFDFEFBurritos de Pollo a la Diabla (Devilled Chicken Burritos)
DFEFNFSopes de Chorizo y Frijol Negro (Thick Corn Cakes with Chorizo and Black Beans)
GFEFNFFrijoles Puercos (Chorizo and Cheese Bean Dip)
EFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.