Keto Bowls Low Carb Meal (Printable)
Colorful low-carb bowls with fresh vegetables, protein, and creamy avocado dressing ready in 30 minutes.
# 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 black 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 black pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water to thin as needed
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 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 romaine lettuce, dice cucumber, slice red bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, shred red cabbage, and slice avocado.
04 - Place avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is reached.
05 - Divide romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle generous amount of avocado dressing over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The avocado dressing is so rich and velvety you wont believe its keto friendly
- Everything can be prepped ahead so weeknight dinners become effortless assembly
- Each bowl feels like a restaurant meal without the wait or the carb guilt
02 -
- The dressing thickens up in the fridge so always add water right before serving
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoother so take the yogurt and avocado out ahead of time
03 -
- Warm the chicken slightly before serving because the contrast with the cold vegetables is incredible
- Mix a little extra lime juice into the dressing right before serving to wake up all the flavors