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Slow Cooker Carnitas Bowls Meal Prep Recipe

Slow Cooker Keto Pork Carnitas Bowls

This pork roast comes out juicy and full of flavor thanks to a zesty citrus marinade and the use of a slow cooker. Layer the shredded pork on cauliflower rice, and top with your favorite burrito toppings!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Carnitas, keto, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 meals
Calories: 554kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

Carnitas

  • 2 pounds pork
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano

Cauliflower Rice

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Sea Salt

Toppings

  • 2 cups baby greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup black olives
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • salsa optional
  • jalapenos optional

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over high heat, and add olive oil. Quickly sear the outside of the pork roast on all sides.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the rest of the carnitas ingredients for the marinade.
  • Add the browned pork and the citrus marinade to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • When the pork is tender, remove from the slow cooker, and shred with 2 forks. Return the pork to the slow cooker to soak up the marinade.
  • Chop the cauliflower into small pieces, and transfer to a food processor bowl. Process the cauliflower in pulses until it resembles rice, but don't overprocess it. Otherwise, it will get mushy while cooking.
  • Heat a large frying pan on high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil or cook in batches in smaller skillets. Season with sea salt, cumin, and lime juice. Cook the cauliflower rice quickly, stirring regularly. It will soften a bit and absorb the flavors, in a matter of a few minutes.
  • Transfer to meal prep containers with the rice, pork, and toppings in separate sections, or serve immediately over rice with the toppings alongside.

Notes

WW Smart Points= Green:9  Blue:9  Purple:9
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Macros for 1 out of 6 servings (without optional toppings)
41g Protein || 11g Carbs || 38g Fat || 554 Calories

Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 38g
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