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BLT Rice Bowl Recipe with Avocado Lime Dressing

March 9, 2017 by Samantha
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Classic BLT gets a delicious spin with this BLT Rice Bowl recipe. The Avocado Lime Dressing is a creamy (dairy-free) flavourful sauce that will need to be doubled. #dinner #easyrecipe via @mykitchenloveClassic BLT gets a delicious spin with this BLT Rice Bowl recipe. The Avocado Lime Dressing is a creamy (dairy-free) flavourful sauce that will need to be doubled. #dinner #easyrecipe via @mykitchenlove

Classic BLT gets a delicious spin with this BLT Rice Bowl recipe. The Avocado Lime Dressing is a creamy (dairy-free) flavourful sauce that will need to be doubled.

BLT Rice Bowl recipe with a thick Avocado Lime Dressing in a white bowl

Here we go team. I’ve got another 15 minute meal to combat picky eaters featuring my pantry staple and meal rescuer … rice. And what a way to do it if I might say. Bacon. My undeniable love for bacon. Now, bacon is one of my picky eaters favourite foods making this dish a welcome one at our dinner table.

This BLT Rice Bowl with Avocado Lime Dressing is a total #WeekdayWin as it is made in under 15 minutes, has fresh tasty ingredients, and a dressing that just might be the best compliment to a salad yet.

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This recipe is super easy and straightforward, yet packed with great flavours. Because bacon and avocado have never ruined my day that’s for sure. I served the dish as shown above and let the older kids (3.5 year olds) help themselves.

My kids are into lettuce and know that vegetables are not optional at any meal, so I don’t have to worry about them skipping out on it if they serve themselves. I also show them how I build the salad in my own bowl before serving this rice bowl recipe as a family style dish to them.

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We’ve got all the usual priorities here – iron from the meat, wholesome carbohydrates, and lots of vitamins and minerals from the veggies. There’s a ton of nutritional value in the dressing as well. Which was so good I wanted to drink it from the jar.

Creamy avocado blended with lots of lime juice and I added some cumin and chili powder for some extra tang we all love and quite honestly needed in a salad type dish.

BLT Rice Bowl recipe with a thick Avocado Lime Dressing in a white bowl

Has anyone had any successful weekday wins? Having rice and other staples like olive oil in my pantry are my keys to success.

I’m weird and always have lettuce in my fridge (keeps really well in the crisper wrapped in paper towel) as well as tomatoes because they are my picky eater’s favourite “vegetable” (next to frozen peas, which I don’t cook I give to my kids frozen because they love it and they help with teething).

BLT Rice Bowl recipe with a thick Avocado Lime Dressing in a white bowl

I’m a big rice cooker / pressure cooker rice person. Do you have a favourite hands off why to cook rice? I love that I don’t have to be at the stove to get parts of the meal on the table. 

My other #WeekdayWin recipe was this One Pot Tex-Mex Rice. Using rice in one pot meals is a great way to infuse extra flavour into the rice. 

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I’d love to hear your favourite #WeekdayWin recipe to date. Any tips for getting through midweek dinners are ones that I can’t wait to get on board with. Be sure to tag #WeekdayWin and so we can bask in your success.

BLT Rice Bowl recipe with a thick Avocado Lime Dressing in a white bowl
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BLT Rice Bowl with Avocado Lime Dressing
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Classic BLT gets a delicious spin with this BLT Rice Bowl recipe with a creamy (dairy-free) Avocado Lime Dressing.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blt recipe, easy dinner ideas, easy dinner recipe, rice bowl recipe
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Salad:
  • 2 cups rice*
  • 1/2 lbs bacon, sliced into 10 cm wide pieces
  • 1 small head of lettuce, thinly sliced such as Romain Lettuce or Green Leaf
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing:
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice from 3-4 limes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Salad:
  1. Prepare rice as per package instructions. Set aside.

  2. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Set aside

Dressing:
  1. Place avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a blender. Mix on high until smooth.

Assembly:
  1. Serve rice with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and the dressing on the side.

Recipe Notes

* or previously cooked rice equal to 5-6 cups cooked. I’ve used both white and short grain brown rice to great success. 

Nutrition Facts
BLT Rice Bowl with Avocado Lime Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 313mg14%
Potassium 389mg11%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 908IU18%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Category: Dinner, Lunch, Rice, Salad

About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. cheri

    March 9, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Gorgeous salad with bacon and avocado dressing. Looks delicious! That is wonderful that your kids will eat their greens.

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks Cheri. Yes, I’m lucky my kids love lettuce, but I did start them on salad very early. All vegetables actual. I chat a bit about my tips and how I get my kids into veggies during my Facebook Live events – please feel free to tune in and ask me any questions this Wednesday March 15th 🙂

      Reply
  2. thefoodblognet

    March 10, 2017 at 7:46 am

    I love these kind of bowls. The dressing is perfect, and of course, BACON! Delicious.

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Great combo right? So good for picky eaters and gets on the table fast without compromising on nutrition.

      Reply
  3. Shauna

    March 10, 2017 at 8:09 am

    This looks so simple, healthy and delicious! Perfect for week-night meals when it’s difficult to get anything on the table with busy lives. My family will love the addition of bacon and avocado!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks Shauna! You very much summed up my goals for this recipe. I hope you get a chance to enjoy it with your family, tag me or #weekdaywin if you do. I’d love to hear your take on this dish.

      Reply
  4. Cathy

    March 10, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I love recipes that are simple like this! Bacon makes anything good, doesn’t it? And that dressing does look amazing!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      Agreed on the bacon bit Cathy – makes my life a little better 😉 I highly recommend the dressing for most salads 🙂

      Reply
  5. Isabelle Boucher

    March 10, 2017 at 11:58 am

    This looks amazing! I am all about these one-bowl meals lately, and I love the way you’ve used Minute Rice to speed up the prep time on this recipe… definitely the kind of weekday win I can get on board with! 🙂

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      The weather is mostly calling for bowl meals out West here. This one is nice in that there’s still some comforts in the bacon and rice, but freshness in veggies. And the dressing is not to be missed!

      Reply
  6. diversivore

    March 10, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    I was going along here, thinking that it all looked pretty darn tasty. Then I saw the dressing… and I went from ‘oh this looks good’ to ‘I NEED THIS NOW.’ That avocado dressing looks absolutely incredible. And while I realize that this particular connection is pretty specific, but I often order a sushi roll that has avocado on top along with bacon and asparagus inside, and I am ALL ABOUT the bacon/avocado combo. Seriously, yum. This sounds pretty amazing, all-in-all, and I love the use of a bit of a bacon to sort of anchor the meal without calling for a ton of meat. Well done Samantha.

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 10, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Hey thanks! High fives all around for bacon and avocado combo in my opinion. I’m also going to make that exact order next time we’re out for sushi – thank you for that little tip! The dressing is truly sublime. I hope you get the chance to try it!

      Reply
  7. amindfullmom

    March 14, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Oh I love MInute Rice, it saves many busy weeknights for me. This bowl looks incredible!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 16, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Minute Rice is a life saver! So great for wholesome meals. Thanks for the note!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    March 15, 2017 at 5:42 am

    LOVE this twist on a BLT!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 15, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer. It’s a quick and tasty meal thanks to a few pantry staples.

      Reply
  9. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

    March 15, 2017 at 10:01 am

    I love bowls! Super great way to get kids to eat their veggies!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 15, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Exactly. The customization makes it so easy to let picky eaters feel in control.

      Reply
  10. megunprocessed

    March 15, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Those veggies look great! And that sauce sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 15, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks! The dressing is sublime!! Goes so well with rice. I can’t recommend it enough.

      Reply
  11. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    March 28, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Yum! What a wonderful dressing! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 28, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks so much! The dressing is so good!

      Reply
  12. julia (@imagelicious)

    March 29, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    This meal looks amazing! Crunchy bacon + creamy avocado = heaven! And I love minute rice!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      March 29, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      Minute Rice is such a pantry stocker for us. Love it. I need more avocado and bacon in my life too. Maybe it’s time to remake this? I think so. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

    April 3, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I’m totally swooning over that dressing! These bowls look FABULOUS!!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      April 3, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      The dressing is crazy yummy! Thanks for the note 🙂

      Reply

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