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!
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