I've found the Chipotle holy grail!

So I never LOVED Chipotle. I liked it okay, but I couldn't love it like other people did. To me it was just a 1000 calorie meal that tasted kinda meh.

But then I decided to try to figure out a way to make it healthier, and in the process I accidentally made it incredibly delicious! It's one of my favorite things to eat now, and it's really not that bad for me! Other than sodium (which isn't a concern for me because I have low blood pressure), it's pretty low cal, has healthy fats, veggies, and tons of protein! I've been so excited to share with you all, because I know some of you love fast food as much as I do.

This is what you order to make the most delicious Chipotle order ever:

Ask for a burrito bowl.

You can get either white or brown rice, whatever your preference. I prefer white for taste reasons, but brown has about 10 fewer calories.

You can get either black beans or pinto beans. I prefer pinto, but they are made with bacon so if you want to keep things vegetarian go with black. Both kinds have the same calories.

Now, ask for the fajita veggies. If they try to skimp you, don't be afraid to ask for more.

No meat. Skip the meat. It adds calories. You're going to get a ton of protein from the beans. There's just no reason for it. No meat.

You can get the tomatoes and/or the green and/or red salsas. I like tomatoes and a little bit of green.

Cheese is good. Get cheese.

And now ask for "a little bit" of guacamole. If you don't specify "a little bit," they will give you more guac than there are other ingredients in your bowl and it will become guac with random stuff in it. It's not as good as it sounds. So specify "a little bit." And, because you skipped the meat, the guac is free instead of $2something! See, worth it.

This will be approximately 580 calories for your entire lunch with 18 grams of fiber, 22 grams of protein, 60% Vitamin C, 30% Vitamin A, 32% Calcium, and 18% iron. That's really not bad for something this delicious, and it will keep you full forever!

Enjoy!

Mine - I highly recommend!: white rice, pinto beans, lots of fajita veggies, tomatoes, a little green salsa, cheese, guacamole.

Ditching the meat but suggesting beans for protein?

Wut!?


My go to: burrito Bol, double chicken, white rice, black beans, tomato, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce.

Yeah I agree! Ditch the beans and go for chicken! Personally, I don't get all the Chipotle love. To me it's just an expensive version of Taco Bell.

So I never LOVED Chipotle. I liked it okay, but I couldn't love it like other people did. To me it was just a 1000 calorie meal that tasted kinda meh.

But then I decided to try to figure out a way to make it healthier, and in the process I accidentally made it incredibly delicious! It's one of my favorite things to eat now, and it's really not that bad for me! Other than sodium (which isn't a concern for me because I have low blood pressure), it's pretty low cal, has healthy fats, veggies, and tons of protein! I've been so excited to share with you all, because I know some of you love fast food as much as I do.

This is what you order to make the most delicious Chipotle order ever:

Ask for a burrito bowl.

You can get either white or brown rice, whatever your preference. I prefer white for taste reasons, but brown has about 10 fewer calories.

You can get either black beans or pinto beans. I prefer pinto, but they are made with bacon so if you want to keep things vegetarian go with black. Both kinds have the same calories.

Now, ask for the fajita veggies. If they try to skimp you, don't be afraid to ask for more.

No meat. Skip the meat. It adds calories. You're going to get a ton of protein from the beans. There's just no reason for it. No meat.

You can get the tomatoes and/or the green and/or red salsas. I like tomatoes and a little bit of green.

Cheese is good. Get cheese.

And now ask for "a little bit" of guacamole. If you don't specify "a little bit," they will give you more guac than there are other ingredients in your bowl and it will become guac with random stuff in it. It's not as good as it sounds. So specify "a little bit." And, because you skipped the meat, the guac is free instead of $2something! See, worth it.

This will be approximately 580 calories for your entire lunch with 18 grams of fiber, 22 grams of protein, 60% Vitamin C, 30% Vitamin A, 32% Calcium, and 18% iron. That's really not bad for something this delicious, and it will keep you full forever!

Enjoy!

Mine - I highly recommend!: white rice, pinto beans, lots of fajita veggies, tomatoes, a little green salsa, cheese, guacamole.

Ditching the meat but suggesting beans for protein?

Wut!?


My go to: burrito Bol, double chicken, white rice, black beans, tomato, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce.

Yeah I agree! Ditch the beans and go for chicken! Personally, I don't get all the Chipotle love. To me it's just an expensive version of Taco Bell.

Ditching the meat but suggesting beans for protein?

Wut!?


My go to: burrito Bol, double chicken, white rice, black beans, tomato, hot salsa, cheese, lettuce.

Yeah I agree! Ditch the beans and go for chicken! Personally, I don't get all the Chipotle love. To me it's just an expensive version of Taco Bell.

You take that back!!

"Not gonna do it! Not gonna do it. It wouldn't be prudent, at this juncture."




Taco Bell is pretty tasty, and I can get full for half the cost of a Chipotle bowl. :smokin:



If i want Mexican food that tastes like Mexican food, I will go to a locally-owned and operated by real Mexicans who know how to cook! :bigsmile:

I just get the chicken burrito and eat only half...or the whole thing if I've done a hard run that day.
I've had the bowls at Chipotle, but if I want beans/rice/salsa I'll just make it at home...I just like the actual burrito. With tortilla. AND meat. AND beans. And their amazing hot salsa. ETC.

I am amused that you ditched the chicken and recommended white rice But to each their own.

Enjoy your Chipotle!