Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsChipotle Mexican GrillBuild Your Own Recipe

Build Your Own Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Build your perfect Bowls, Tacos, or Salads.

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Ingredients

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Base Options

Vegetable Options

Toppings and Dressings

Method

Preparation of Bases

  1. 1

    Prepare Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Cook Brown Rice

    In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes or until tender.

  3. 3

    Prepare Mixed Greens

    Wash and dry 2 cups of mixed greens thoroughly. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Warm Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm the 4 corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

Cooking Proteins

  1. 5

    Grill Chicken

    Season 1 cup of grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into strips.

  2. 6

    Heat Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Grill Tofu

    Toss cubed tofu with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.

  4. 8

    Cook Ground Turkey

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 cup of ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

Veggie Prep

  1. 9

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice 1 cup of tomatoes, shred 1 cup of carrots, slice 1 avocado, and chop 1 cup of bell peppers. Mix them together in a bowl.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Build Your Bowl/Taco/Salad

    Choose your base (quinoa, brown rice, mixed greens, or tortillas). Layer your chosen protein(s), vegetables, and finish with toppings of sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, and balsamic vinaigrette as desired. Enjoy!

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