Tex-Mex Meal Prep Bowl: Balanced, Delicious, and Perfect for Fat Loss
When you’re trying to eat healthier (or aiming for fat loss), having food ready to go is half the battle. That’s where this Tex-Mex Meal Prep Bowl comes in. It’s simple to prep, full of flavor, and loaded with fiber-rich carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied and energized all day.
This bowl includes black beans as a plant-based protein and fiber source, making it perfect for both vegetarians and omnivores. If you eat meat, just add grilled chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken for an easy protein boost. It’s flexible, delicious, and totally customizable.
What’s Inside:
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Black beans (protein + fiber = satiety superstar)
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Grilled chicken (or skip it for a vegetarian version)
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Bell peppers, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion
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Rice or quinoa as your base
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Salsa or a dollop of guac for flavor
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Optional: shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedge
You can batch-prep this on a Sunday and mix and match ingredients throughout the week. The beauty of a meal prep bowl is that it eliminates decision fatigue, no wondering what to eat or grabbing something less nourishing when you’re short on time or energy.
💡 Pro Tip:
When you’re in a fat loss phase, having high-protein, high-fiber meals ready can prevent mindless snacking and overeating. It’s not about restriction—it’s about being prepared.
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Tex-Mex Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 Cooked chicken breasts, in taco seasoning (divided into 4) Leave out if you want it vegetarian
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups sweet corn I used 2 cobs and cut the kernels off - cooked them, then rinsed with cold water
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 jalepeno, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 12-15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, diced You could leave this out and add when you eat.
- Optional cooked rice or quinoa as a base
Instructions
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Prepare your chicken in taco seasoning and cook until done.
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Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
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In 4 containers, divide the the salad evenly.
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Top with chicken and store in fridge for amazing meal prep!
