Tortilla Bowl Deluxe

Note: Braeden Mannering of Delaware was invited to the White House because he won a national healthy recipe contest for creating this dairy-free recipe. (If you try this recipe, get a grownup’s help because it requires using a knife.)

Prep time: 10 minutes

What you need:

• 1 medium (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled or cooked as desired, and cut into bite-size pieces
• ¼ cup diced avocado
• ¼ cup diced orange bell pepper
• ¼ cup diced tomato
• ¼ cup lactose-free shredded Monterey Jack cheese (can substitute regular cheese if you have no dietary restrictions)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 corn tortilla bowl

Equipment and supplies:

• Medium bowl
• Knife

What to do:

1. In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken, avocado, bell pepper, tomato, and cheese.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Scoop into the tortilla bowl and serve immediately.

How much does this recipe make? 1 tortilla bowl

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD