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    Carnitas Bowl (Chipotle Copycat)

    Skip the expensive takeout and make this homemade Carnitas Burrito Bowl instead! This Chipotle copycat is packed with all your favorites: tender, slow-cooked shredded carnitas, zesty cilantro lime rice and all of the tasty, fresh toppings. It’s a flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners!
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    Bowl Ingredients

    • 2 cups cilantro lime rice
    • 3 cups carnitas, shredded
    • 1 cup pico de Gallo
    • 1 cup guacamole
    • 1 cup corn salsa
    • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • 1 cup black beans
    • pickled onions
    • sour cream. for drizzling on top

    Fajita Peppers

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 1/2 large bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced thin

    Instructions

    Fajita Peppers

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
      Add in bell peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes or until they start to caramelize a bit on the outside and are tender.
      Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

    Assemble Bowls

    • Start by layering the cilantro lime rice on top then adding carnitas, beans, cheese, pico, corn salsa, guacamole, pickled onions and sour cream.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2394IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg