The Easy High-Protein Nacho Rice Bowl

Sometimes, we want something that tastes like a cheat meal but is healthy at the same time. let me introduce you to the High-Protein Nacho Rice Bowl. It’s got everything you love about nachos cheese, crunch, spice but without making you feel like you need a nap afterwards. Plus, it’s packed with protein and stupidly easy to make.

If you’re tired of plain chicken and rice, this one’s for you.

Why This Bowl Slaps

• High in protein – use premium beef mince for optimal results 
• Quick & easy – Takes under 15 minutes (perfect for meal preppers or the hungry & impatient like me).
  
• Nacho flavor – It’s basically a fiesta in a bowl.
  
• Balanced macros – Protein, carbs, healthy fats—all dialled in.

What You’ll Need

• 750g premium lean beef mince 5% or lower
• 1 cup uncooked rice 
  
• 1 onion diced 
• 1 capsicum diced 
• 1 carrot grated 
• 3 cloves garlic finely diced 
• 1 can of red kidney beans drained (extra protein + fiber)
  
• 120g shredded cheese 
  
• 1 avocado mashed 
  
• 1 can diced tomatoes 
  
• 1 Maggi Recipe Base Mexican Nachos taco seasoning 
  
• handful of crushed corn chips (adds the crunch—don’t skip this!)
• 4 tbsp sour cream lite 
• 20 cherry tomatoes cut in halves 
• half shredded lettuce 

This recipe makes 4 portions. 

How to Make It

1. Start to cook the rice. Cook the rice according to the package (all rice have different times, but it typically takes about 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet or nonstick pot on medium/high heat. Add the onion and brown for a couple of minutes. Add in the mince. Once the meat has browned, about 5-8 minutes later, add grated carrot, diced capsicum,  in Maggi Recipe Base Mexican Nachos taco seasoning.
3. add chopped garlic, canned/drained kidney beans, canned tomatoes and mix everything together.
4. assemble your bowl. add the rice, along with the mince. add the toppings of shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheese, sourcream,  avocado and finally the cornchips on top. 
5.  enjoy! 

Want to level it up even more

• Need lower carbs? Swap rice for cauliflower rice or don't have the rice at all. 
• Love spice? Add jalapeños, a drizzle of tabasco or hot sauce.
• Meal prepping? Keep the toppings separate  and add them fresh when eating. Nobody likes soggy nachos.

need lower calorie? take out the rice and cornchips and it will drop the calories to 600.

Nutritional Value 

Keto Tweaks (Optional)

• Swap kidney beans for black soy beans or more beef to lower carbs further.
• Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
• Instead of corn chips, try crushed pork rinds or cheese crisps for the crunch.

need lower calorie? take out the rice and it will drop the calories to 648 Calories. 

This High-Protein Nacho Rice Bowl is proof that eating doesn’t have to be boring. It’s quick, tasty, and won’t make you feel like you’re on some sad diet.

Try it and tag me @blakesinden & @builtwithblake when you do. Let’s get it!  

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