
This Weight Watchers Burrito Bowl is perfect when you are craving Mexican food. It is also a very easy meal prep recipe. While you are preparing this meal, make a few extra to have in the refrigerator for pre-made lunches or dinners for the week.

This recipe is a wonderful way to use up items in your refrigerator, freezer or pantry, and you’ll love the flavor that is similar to take-out for a fraction of the calories and points.
You’ll love that these W W Burrito bowls can be prepared using healthy pantry staples and will help keep you full for hours. This burrito protein bowl also has filling fiber, heart-healthy fats, and essential nutrients.
Why You Should Make This WW Burrito Bowl
- Perfect for Meal Prep โ Quick, easy, and stays fresh for days.
- Weight Watchers-Friendly โ Low in points, high in flavor.
- Healthy & Satisfying โ Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.
- Customizable & Budget-Friendly โ Uses simple ingredients and can be tailored to your preferences.
What is a Weight Watchers Burrito Bowl?
A burrito bowl takes all the best flavors of a burrito – seasoned meat, beans, rice, salsa, and toppings – and serves them without the tortilla for a lighter, lower-carb, and lower-calorie meal.
This WW-friendly version keeps the points low by using lean ground turkey breast and cauliflower rice while still delivering a delicious, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients to Make the Best WW Burrito Bowl
- Avocado or olive oil
- Onion
- Ground turkey breast
- Taco seasoning
- Water
- Corn
- Black beans
- Cauliflower rice
- Tomatoes
Optional Additions (May Add Points/Calories):
- Colby-jack or cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado
- Jalapeรฑo
- Lime wedges
- Salsa, plain Greek yogurt, or light sour cream
WW Points for Burrito Bowls
Click here to track the WW points directly in the WW app: Click to track points for WW Burrito Bowls.
If you use ground turkey breast, the recipe is 3 points per serving for WW Program 2023.
This recipe comes to only 352 calories per Burrito Bowl.
Here’s how to adjust the points in this recipe.
- For the lowest possible points, use ground turkey breast. (If you use ground turkey with higher fat, the points are 7 per serving.)
- You can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of oil to reduce points further.
- Adding cheese, avocado, sour cream or using regular brown or white rice will increase points, but are delicious additions.
- Store for up to 4 days with lids tightly fitted on containers in the refrigerator.
- Ground turkey may be replaced with 93% ground beef, ground chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, steak, etc.
- For the lowest WW points, be sure to use ground chicken or turkey breast.
- Leave shredded cheese off for a dairy-free bowl.
- To make this bowl low-carb, omit the black beans and corn.
- Replace cauliflower rice with mixed greens, romaine or spinach to create a taco salad instead.
- Add salsa, plain, non-fat Greek yogurt or light sour cream and guacamole to smaller containers so they are packed and ready in advance.
Tips for Making Burrito Bowls
Whatever youโd put into a burrito wrapper, you can put into a burrito bowl. Typically with a burrito, youโre getting a seasoned meat filling, beans, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla. Many people add cheese, rice, veggies, guacamole, and sour cream.
So, why not make this healthier by taking all of these ingredients (minus the flour tortilla) and throwing them into a bowl? Now you have a delicious and filling lunch that is healthy and great for weight loss.
FAQ (Answers to Frequently Asked Questions) about Weight Watchers Burrito Bowl
This WW Burrito Bowl is 3 points per serving when made with 98-99% fat-free ground turkey and cauliflower rice. If using higher-fat ground turkey, regular rice, or additional toppings like cheese and avocado, the points will increase. Check the WW app for exact tracking based on your ingredients.
Yes! Burrito bowls are an excellent meal for weight loss because they are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, which help keep you full longer. Using lean protein, cauliflower rice, and fresh veggies makes this a low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal that supports weight loss goals.
If you want a lower-carb or grain-free option, you can replace rice with:
– Cauliflower rice (used in this recipe)
– Shredded lettuce or mixed greens for a taco salad-style bowl
– Quinoa for a higher-protein alternative
– Chopped cabbage for added crunch and fiber
A burrito bowl is made with seasoned protein, rice, beans, vegetables, and toppings. This recipe includes lean ground turkey, cauliflower rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, with optional toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeรฑos.
The best rice for a burrito bowl depends on your preference and health goals:
Cauliflower rice โ Low-carb, low-calorie option (used in this recipe)
Brown rice โ Higher in fiber and more nutrient-dense than white rice
Quinoa โ Higher in protein and a great whole-grain option
White rice โ Softer texture but higher in carbs and calories
You can add any vegetables you like! Some great options include:
Bell peppers (roasted or fresh)
Lettuce or spinach
Cabbage (shredded for crunch)
Sautรฉed onions and mushrooms
Roasted zucchini or squash
Fresh salsa with tomatoes and cilantro
This WW Burrito Bowl has 352 calories per serving, making it a light but satisfying meal. Adding cheese, avocado, or sour cream will increase the calories, while using extra vegetables and lean protein keeps it balanced for weight loss and healthy eating.
How to Make WW Burrito Bowls {Easy Meal Prep Recipe}
Here are the step-by-step directions for making this incredibly easy Weight Watchers Burrito Bowl.
Step 1: Gather the ingredients

You’ll love how these basic ingredients create a delicious Mexican-style meal. Remember that for the lowest points, choose ground turkey or chicken breast that is 98-99% fat free.
We used fresh cilantro because it is inexpensive and easy to find in the produce section at almost all grocery stores. You can leave it out if you can’t find it or don’t like it. While dried cilantro will work, it has a different flavor from fresh.
Step 2: Add chopped onion to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

Step 3: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and no pink remains.
Because the meat is so lean, you may want to add a splash of chicken or vegetable broth as it cooks. This also gives it additional flavor. Transfer the meat to a strainer and drain any excess grease if needed. (Often you can skip this step when you use ground turkey breast.)

Place the drained meat back in the hot skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ยฝ cup of water. Stir and continue to cook until meat is coated well in seasoning and no excess water remains. (Note: Taco seasoning has WW points.)

Step 4: Prepare the frozen cauliflower rice according to the package directions.
Allow both turkey meat and cauliflower rice to cool.
Divide the meat and cauliflower rice evenly between four meal prep containers.

Divide the can of drained corn and rinsed and drained black beans between four containers. Then divide chopped tomatoes between the bowls evenly.

Add optional ingredients, such as shredded colby jack cheese, chopped avocado, chopped cilantro, jalapeno slices, and/or lime wedges at this point or the day you plan to enjoy this meal.

Add salsa, plain, non-fat Greek yogurt or light sour cream and guacamole to smaller containers so they are packed and ready in advance.
If you plan to save these meals for later, I recommend adding avocado on the day you plan to eat it, or it will turn brown.
Store for up to 4 days with lids tightly fitted on containers in the refrigerator.

WW Burrito Bowl – Easy Meal Prep Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (can substitute broth if desired)
- ยผ cup onion finely diced
- 1 pound ground turkey breast lean
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ยฝ cup water
- 1 can corn (15-ounce) , drained
- 1 can black beans (15-ounce), rinsed and drained
- 1 bag cauliflower rice 12 oz bag frozen
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- Optional additions: shredded colby-jack cheese, freshly chopped cilantro, chopped avocado, jalapeno slices, lime wedges adds points/calories
Instructions
- Add onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and no pink remains. Drain fat if needed.
- Place the drained meat back in the hot skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ยฝ cup of water. Stir and continue to cook until meat is coated well in seasoning and no excess water remains.
- Add corn and beans to taco meat and heat through.
- Prepare the frozen cauliflower rice according to package directions.
- Place ยผ of the cauliflower rice and ยผ of the taco meat mixture into each bowl. Top with chopped tomatoes.
WW Information
WW Program 2025
The WW program updated for 2025. Use the “Add recipe from the web” feature if needed for points. -Sara
Click here for the FREE 3 Day Meal Plan featured in Woman’s World magazine.
Notes
Nutrition
What is your favorite healthy bowl recipe? Comment below.
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I saved this one as it looks to be not only good but so easy to make.
This one looks easy to prep.
I think I would like to try a plant-based version, substituting either lentils or extra beans for the ground turkey.
Can this be frozen
Hi Pat, yes, this could be frozen although I would wait with the tomatoes and add them fresh. You could assemble the meals and freeze them, or you could make the individual ingredients (cook meat, portion out cheese, etc.) and freeze them that way, and assemble when ready to serve.
Can you substitute lean ground chicken instead of ground turkey?
Sure! Definitely. Just remember that if you are counting WW points, only ground chicken *breast* is zero points.
I made this for my lunches. Didn’t have black beans so I just mixed pinto beans in with the cooked turkey. Used rice cauliflower. Divided into 4 portions. After warming up I mixed it all together and topped with light sour cream and guacamole. I think I could eat this every day od the week
I’m so glad you like it. Enjoy!
I am doing postpartum meal preps, looking for things easy enough for my kids to prep for me. This looks awesome! I will add some plain Greek yogurt to serve as sour cream. Thanks!