Description
This Carnitas Burrito Bowl recipe combines tender, flavorful Mexican-spiced shredded pork with fresh cilantro lime rice, crispy romaine lettuce, and vibrant fajita vegetables. Topped with homemade pico de gallo and creamy guacamole, these bowls are perfect for a customizable, delicious meal that is easy to prepare and ideal for gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded romaine or green leaf lettuce
- 3 cups Cilantro Lime Rice (or 3 cups cooked rice)
- 3 cups Instant Pot Carnitas (1.5 pounds Mexican flavored meat of your choice)
- 1 1/2 cups Pico de Gallo or salsa of your choice
- 2 avocados or 1 recipe Best Guacamole
- 4 cups Fajita Veggies (from 1 recipe, about 2/3 cup per serving)
Optional Toppings
- Black beans or pinto beans
- Corn
- Sour cream
- Grated cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Individual Components: Begin by making the Instant Pot Carnitas following your preferred recipe to achieve tender, Mexican-flavored shredded meat. Cook Cilantro Lime Rice either in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Prepare fajita vegetables by sautéing your choice of peppers and onions until tender-crisp. Make fresh Pico de Gallo and Best Guacamole if using homemade versions.
- Assemble the Burrito Bowls: You can either serve all components family style, allowing everyone to build their own bowl, or assemble each bowl individually. Start by placing shredded lettuce and a portion of cilantro lime rice into each bowl.
- Add Protein and Vegetables: Top the lettuce and rice with a generous serving of shredded carnitas followed by fajita vegetables. Optionally, add black beans, corn, or any other toppings you prefer for added flavor and texture.
- Finish with Fresh Toppings: Add dollops of Pico de Gallo and guacamole to each bowl. Sprinkle grated cheese and a spoonful of sour cream on top if desired to complete the dish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burrito bowls immediately while fresh and flavorful. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and can easily be customized to suit dietary preferences.
Notes
- The stated prep time of about 10 minutes refers to assembling the bowls only; cooking the individual components such as carnitas and rice takes approximately 1 hour.
- If you have only one Instant Pot, cook the carnitas ahead of time or steam the rice on the stovetop to streamline preparation.
- Nutrition facts are estimated excluding optional toppings to provide a baseline for the core ingredients.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference or dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
