Chipotle Copycat Carnitas Burrito Recipe with Corn Salsa, Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Rinse 1.5 cups of jasmine rice in a fine mesh strainer for about 30 seconds to remove powder.

Add rinsed rice to a pot with 2.5 cups of water and a splash of olive oil (about 1 tablespoon).

Add a small amount of garlic salt to the rice and stir.

Bring the rice to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to simmer.

In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Add 3/4 of an onion (sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until golden.

Mince garlic and add to the pan with the onions.

Stir the onions and garlic until fragrant and golden.

Chop bell peppers for fajita veggies and salsas, removing seeds and stems.

Add chopped bell peppers to the sautéing onions and garlic, cooking until tender.

Prepare black beans by seasoning them with sautéed onions and garlic.

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