Cha Cha Bowl Recipe

Name: Cha Cha Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PINEAPPLE AND ZUCCHINI SALSA; 2 1/2 lbs zucchini, shredded; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1/2 pineapple, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 ounces jalapeno peppers, chopped; 3 ounces rice wine vinegar; 3 ounces olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; BLACK BEANS; 1 cup black beans, triple-washed; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; salt; WHITE RICE; 1 ounce vegetable oil; 1 cup medium grain rice; 2 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon salt; AL PASTOR ADOBO MARINADE; 4 arbol chiles; 3 guajillo chilies; 3 ancho chilies; 2 chipotle chiles; 6 ounces white vinegar

Servings: persons

PINEAPPLE AND ZUCCHINI SALSA
2 1/2 lbs zucchini, shredded
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 pineapple, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 ounces rice wine vinegar
3 ounces olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
BLACK BEANS
1 cup black beans, triple-washed
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
salt
WHITE RICE
1 ounce vegetable oil
1 cup medium grain rice
2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon salt
AL PASTOR ADOBO MARINADE
4 arbol chiles
3 guajillo chilies
3 ancho chilies
2 chipotle chiles
6 ounces white vinegar
6 ounces pineapple juice
5 ounces water
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves
1/4 piece cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons oregano leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 lbs pork tenderloin (chicken may be substituded)

1
Pineapple and Zucchini Salsa:
2
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Season with salt, to taste. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Bring to room temperature just before serving.
3
Black Beans:
4
Place beans in a saucepot. Cover with water and cook at a low simmer until tender but not mushy. Add garlic and salt, to taste.
5
White Rice:
6
Heat oil in a 4-quart pot. Add rice and cook approximately 3 minutes or until rice starts turning light brown. Then add water, garlic, and salt. Simmer until the water is absorbed, then cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Fluff just before serving.
7
Al Pastor Adobo Marinade:
8
Place chiles in a pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until softened. Transfer softened chiles to a food processor. Add all remaining ingredients, except pork or chicken, and puree until smooth. Cover pork tenderloin in marinade for 30 minutes.
9
Preheat a grill.
10
Grill pork tenderloin, turning as needed, until it reaches 150 degrees F when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer. Let rest for 10 minutes before dicing into cubes.
11
To serve:
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In 4 or 6 serving bowls, layer rice, beans, and pork. Top with pineapple and zucchini salsa.

1338

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 42 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PINEAPPLE AND ZUCCHINI SALSA, 2 1/2 lbs zucchini, shredded, 1 large carrot, shredded, 1/2 pineapple, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cha Cha Bowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cha Cha Bowl

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