Create Your Own Bowl Recipe
Choice of protein, rice, beans, flavorful salsas, sauces, and toppings. Top it with guacamole and queso for FREE!
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Ingredients
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Protein
Rice
Beans
Salsas
Sauces
Toppings
Extras
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Protein
Choose your protein from grilled chicken, ground beef, tofu, or shrimp. Cook the protein of your choice as follows: Grilled Chicken: Grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Ground Beef: Brown in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Tofu: Pan-fry in olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden. Shrimp: Sauté in a skillet for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
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Prepare the Beans
Choose black or pinto beans. If using canned beans, drain and rinse them. Heat in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- 4
Prepare the Salsas
Choose one or more of the salsas (Pico de Gallo, Corn Salsa, Mango Salsa). If using store-bought salsas, simply place them in separate bowls. If making fresh, chop tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and mango for the respective salsas and mix in a bowl.
- 5
Mix the Sauces
Choose one or more sauces (Chipotle Sauce, Creamy Cilantro Sauce, BBQ Sauce). Prepare them in small bowls for easy serving.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble Your Bowl
In a large bowl, start with a base of your chosen rice. Layer the protein on top, followed by the beans. Add your selected salsas and sauces. Top it off with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
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