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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Main Dish » Pork » Spicy Pork Carnitas Bowls

    Spicy Pork Carnitas Bowls

    Published: Oct 7, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Jessica Mode · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Please see full disclosure for more details.

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    Spicy pork carnitas bowls are full of flavor & spice. Not only is this a healthy dinner, it comes together so quickly!

    spicy pork carnitas bowls

    There's no such thing as too much Mexican food. More importantly, there's no such thing as too many margaritas. Lucky for you, these bowls are healthy and will totally balance out your margarita.

    The spicy pork on these bowls is to die for! The adobo sauce, along with the spices add just the right amount of spice, smoke, and heat. If you're not into spicy foods, to worries! The rice and the avocados in the bowl help balance out the heat.

    Prep Once, Eat All Week

    Want to make your life easier? Well then, this one's for you! The spicy pork carnitas bowls are part of our prep once, eat all week series. If you're new to this concept, go check out my Instant Pot shredded pork shoulder recipe. The basic idea is that we prep our protein on the weekend, and then use it to make three different meals throughout the week.

    The spicy pork carnitas bowls are just one of the three recipes. We also have crispy pork gyros, as well as a pork & fig pizza. All three of these meals have such a unique flavor combination. You won't even be able to tell you are eating the same protein all week long. If you need more time for life, and less time in the kitchen, you're going to want to try this out!

    spicy pork carnitas bowls

    You've Got Options

    If you need to cater to picky eaters, feel free to substitute the contents of the carnitas bowls. There are lots of other options to fill your bowl: shredded cheese, sour cream/Greek yogurt, tortilla chips, green onions, salsa, guacamole, and more!

    To keep the spicy pork carnitas bowls full and packed with protein, I suggest keeping two staple ingredients - rice & beans. You could opt for brown rice or cauliflower rice if you're not into white rice. As for the beans, they are going to add protein and keep you full. You could spice it up and use pico de gallo or pinto beans instead.

    Assembling Your Bowl

    I find it's best to start with your carbs and protein at the bottom of the bowl. So go ahead and spoon your rice, beans, and spicy pork into the bottom of a small bowl. Now it's time to top your bowl with the onions, avocado, or other toppings of your choice. Add as much, or as little, as you'd like of each topping. I like to garnish the bowls with a small wedge of lime and some cilantro.

    spicy pork carnitas bowls
    bowl filled with shredded pork, beans, rice, and avocado.

    Spicy Pork Carnitas Bowls

    Spicy pork carnitas bowls are full of flavor & spice. Not only is this a healthy dinner, it comes together so quickly!
    Author: Jessica Mode
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    Active Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 1014 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups pork shoulder cooked, shredded
    • 3 tablespoon adobo sauce
    • 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 red onions ½ diced, 1 ½ thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 4 cups white rice cooked
    • 2 14 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 limes cut into wedges
    • 2 avocados thinly sliced
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
    • Combine shredded pork with adobo sauce, spices, salt, and pepper to taste. Place pork on one side of baking sheet.
    • On the other half of the baking sheet spread the thinly sliced onion. Coat onions with olive oil, and sprinkle with a dash of salt, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients for the bowl.
    • Assemble carnitas bowls starting with rice, black beans, and spicy pork. Top with onions, sliced avocado, and a lime wedge. If needed, added additional salt to taste.

    Notes

    Instant Pot shredded pork shoulder
    If you prefer, you can heat your black beans.
    Best if reheated in a skillet on the stove.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 1014kcalCarbohydrates: 169gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 2397mgPotassium: 1092mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Virginia

      December 5, 2022 at 10:21 AM

      Looking at nutrition...is that 1014 cals for the whole recipe?

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      • Jessica Mode

        December 5, 2022 at 11:06 AM

        Hi Virginia - it's 1014 calories per bowl. This recipe makes a total of 4 bowls.

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