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Carnitas-Bowl-Recipe

Carnitas Bowl

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This Carnitas Bowl features a delightful combination of tender pork, fresh veggies, and hearty beans, offering a quick and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 15 ounces canned corn drained
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups pork carnitas chopped bite size
  • 1 cup green cabbage very thinly sliced and chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ small red onion sliced as thinly as possible and roughly chopped
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • salsa or pico de gallo
  • guacamole
  • cotija, pepper jack, or monterey jack cheese
  • Cholula hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Warm the rice, beans, and corn using a skillet or microwave.
  2. Recrisp the carnitas in a separate skillet while the other ingredients are warming.
  3. Chop the fresh vegetables during the warming process.
  4. Assemble the bowls starting with rice, beans, and corn at the bottom, then add a layer of carnitas followed by fresh ingredients.
  5. Squeeze lime juice generously over each portion and serve with additional lime wedges and toppings of choice.

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Notes

You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
This dish is best served immediately after preparation for optimal flavor and texture.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 72g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg