It’s no secret that I love Chipotle’s vegetarian bean burritos (or the burrito-less “bowl”), but they are expensive, and the portions are a little large.
My at-home version of the burrito bowl:
Black beans, brown rice, salsa, broccoli, mushrooms, corn, and cheddar cheese…. it was a great dinner! 
I still love Chipotle, though.
“Dessert” was an orange:
And my afternoon snacks (pre-workout) included Pumpkin Yogurt and granola (I am going to turn into a canned pumpkin one day soon):
And some chocolate-covered nuts:
Today’s workout was a little bit of a disappointment. I started off great by stopping into the gym for the Intro to Iron Pumping Challenge.
Day 4: Shoulders, Chest and Triceps
- Warm Up: 5 minutes of cardio
- Overhead press: 3 x 12 with 10 lb dumbbells
- Dips: 2 x 10 with body weight
- Stability Ball Push Ups: 10 push ups
- Planks:2 X 30 seconds
- Lateral Raise: 3 x 12 with 5 lb dumbbells
- Cable Tricep Extension: 3 x 12 with 30 lbs
And then I made plans with Ashley to meet for a bike ride. I was so excited to pick my bike up from the shop – I had called ahead and asked if the repairs were finished. But when I got to the shop, my bike wasn’t ready! Grr.
We’re going to meet up tomorrow instead.
Time to relax with Husband…. good night!
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I’ve never been to Chipotles, which is odd because there’s one not a mile away. But anything beans and it sounds good to me.
All of your posts about pumpkin & yogurt make me crave pumpkin! I just keep forgetting to pick some up at the store! Tomorrow will be the day. I also did the Shoulders, Chest, & Triceps today with slight modifications. Hope your bike is ready soon!
I went to Chipotle once, honestly, I didn’t see what all the fuss is about. Anyway, yours looks a million times better!
Hope you bike is ready soon!
I love Chipotle! Your version of the burrito bowl looks yummy!
Bummer about the bike… hopefully tomorrow
Lateral raises are killer! But I love ‘em
Sorry about your bike, hopefully it works out tomorrow!
Yum! Looks delicious.
I hope you mixed all that together
You should check out my or Iowa Girl Eats’ blog for a recipe for nearly identical to chipotle’s cilantro lime rice! Seriously, its made with brown rice, but the seasoning is IDENTICAL!
Love the dark nail polish! (And Chipotle, too.)
Mmmmm…LOVE places like Chipotle and Moes. Great idea to just make your own at home, because yeah, the portions at those places are OUT of control!
yay chipotle!!! love it – although I’d go for your version any day!
looove Chipotle’s guacamole!
Mmm big Chipotle fan, dinner looks great. There is a Chipotle right across from my gym and it is SO hard to resist!
Great home made meal!
I LOVE Chipotle. During the year I spent in Korea, I talked about Chipotle so much that my coworkers (who had never even been to America) practically knew the entire menu.
Going there tomorrow for lunch, as a matter of fact!
yummmm! i love the chipotle bowls, but sometimes it’s fun to make your own…especially when you can add things they don’t have like mango!
I actually had the vegetarian burrito bowl for dinner! But i have successfully made it at home with the help of my genius salsa making boyfriend. The key to making it taste like chipotle is cilantro and a little lime (diced tomato, onion, cilantro, lime) ! add it next time and I bet it will taste very similar
ah I still need to try the pumpkin yogurt.. it looks so good! hope everything works out with your bike tomorrow
Bummer your bike wasn’t fixed. I love Chipotle too! We just got one by me.
I have to say everytime you mention Chipotle I’m secretly jealous. We don’t have one where I live and it looks so delicious! Tonight was mexican night for us too. I made Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos (trying out some new vegetarian recipes) and they were absolutely yummy!
I love the nail polish!!
I have never had Chipotle before – don’t think it exists in Canada!
I do love me some Chipotle!
I’m glad to see someone else loves Chipotle. Those burritoes are huge. EVERYtime my hubby says, don’t try to finish that, and every time, I try, fail, and hate myself for the rest of the night… Gah!
I’m with you! I usually make a 9×13 pan of enchiladas so I don’t get to craving fast food borritos. The enchilads with last the three of use for two dinners and a lunch or so. Plus I can load them up with good veggies and know that I didn’t add anything terrible to the sauces.
I usually eat half a vegetarian enchilada with a huge salad of lettuce, green peppers, avocado, green onion, tomato and cilantro. Maybe a dab of sour cream if I haven’t had too many treats during the day. I could eat this type of meal every day and be happy.
No Chipotles near me, so I’ve never eaten there, but your homemade version looks amazing. I can’t wait to try something like that on my own! Especially since I found a great recipe to make my own “refried” beans at home, they were awesome! Also a great excuse to get out my slow cooker.
Make burritos at home is such a great idea. You get exactly what you want, and it’s cheaper!
arh how frustrating about your bike! Absence makes the heart grow fonder tho (apparently..) so when you do get it back, you’ll enjoy it that bit more
Your bike wasn’t ready? what a surprise! First, check EVERYTHING carefully before you pay – ride around the parking lot (bring a helmet). Be prepared to wait an hour while they fix everything the right way. Bike store mechanics don’t make a lot, because people think of bikes as toys and find a $50 labor bill way high. Find a race bike shop (even if they are insufferable), be friendly, bring coffee, expect to pay more, and tip if you’re in a super hurry and need it today – because if you ride a lot, this will happen.
I never grow tired of seeing your pumpkin yogurt combos. So delicious!
Hope you get your bike soon!
Oo I’d be mad at the bike shop–at least it’ll be ready tomorrow!! I love making chipotle-bowls at home, yum!
I love chipotle too, but that looks awesome too
I tried to do that workout last week and kept falling off the ball for the stability ball pushups! Was it hard for you to stay on?
yes! which is why i only did 10 LOL
Mexican is an easy go-to dinner when all else fails or time runs low. Looks delicious! I’m a Chipotle fan too…any of the menu items not including that blasted tortilla, however! : )
Your photos always come out so nice and make the food look even better…yummy. Makes me want to have mexican tonight!
I’ve been putting black beans and salsa on everything lately, so yummy! And I like that mini weight workout—I just might try it at the gym today!
I have to say, pumpkin yogurt is so delish but pumpkin oatmeal, oh I heart thee!
Your dinner sounds great! I love recreating meals at home that I like in restaurants.
Workout looks great! If you ever want more of a challenge on pushups, try them with some weight on your back – start with the 5lb plate. (NOT dumbbells, too awkward!). I do them with the 25lber but I worked up to that, they are so challenging yet fun!