Mexican•healthy
Carnitas Fiesta Bowls
A flavorful fresh-mex meal in a bowl that's healthy and easy to throw together!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Cooked pulled pork
- Romaine lettuce, (finely cut)
- Your favorite salsa
- Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 1 tbs light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 dry bay leaf
- Juice from one lime
- 1 tbs chopped cilantro ((optional))
- 1 tbs light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 14 oz. can organic pinto beans, (drained and rinsed well)
- 1 ripe avocado, (mashed)
- 1/2 lime, (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook basmati rice according to package directions, adding in the oil, salt, and bay leaf at the beginning of the cooking process.
- 2
Once rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Squeeze in the lime juice and add the chopped cilantro if using. Fluff with a spoon or fork.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and spices. Heat for a minute, then add the beans. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the avocado, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
- 5
Start with a bed of lettuce or rice and layer on the toppings!