Chicken, Black Bean, and Veggie Burrito Bowl
A colorful, prep-friendly lunch bowl featuring juicy slow-cooked chicken, hearty black beans, and tender roasted vegetables. Perfect for a quick, portable afternoon meal that keeps you full for hours.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cortney + Lila
Cortney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Saucepan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Pre-heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Pre-heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Pre-heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the sliced zucchini and red bell…
Toss the sliced zucchini and red bell pepper with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on the baking sheet until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Roast the vegetables for 18 to 20…
Roast the vegetables for 18 to 20 minutes until tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: tender with lightly browned edges
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Warm the black beans in a small…
Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until hot.
Look for: hot
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Assemble your bowl by placing the warm…
Assemble your bowl by placing the warm black beans at the bottom, then topping with shredded chicken, roasted zucchini, and roasted bell pepper.
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Drizzle with fresh lime juice and top…
Drizzle with fresh lime juice and top with fresh cilantro before serving or storing in a portable container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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