CNBC reports that Chipotle plans to raise prices again. You can learn to make your own burritos at home if you are a Chipotle burritos fan. As Chipotle raises prices, try these three simple burrito recipes for one!
Chipotle Raises Prices: 3 Simple Burrito Recipes For One
Chicken Burrito
- ¼ pound cooked boneless chicken breast or thighs
- ¼ medium yellow onion
- ¼ medium red bell pepper
- ½ of a garlic clove
- ¼ of a medium lime
- 1 sprig of fresh cilantro
- ¼ can of pinto beans
- ¼ cup warm cooked white rice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese of choice or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon guacamole
- 3 tablespoons jarred salsa
Instructions
- You can chop, shred, or dice the chicken breast or thigh. Measure one-quarter pound of chicken on a kitchen scale.
- Trim and cut a quarter of the onion and bell pepper. Mince the ½ clove of garlic. Finely grate the zest of ¼ of a medium lime. Juice a quarter of the lime. Chop the one sprig of fresh cilantro. Drain, rinse, and measure out a quarter can of pinto beans.
- Place the lime zest, cilantro, lime juice, ¼ cup of cooked warm rice, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt into a small bow. Stir and combine ingredients in the bow.
- Heat ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Let the vegetable oil simmer. Add your onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion and bell pepper are golden brown and tender, about four to five minutes. Transfer the ingredients to a plate.
- Return the large skillet to the stovetop. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add your beans, garlic, chicken; use any remaining lime juice, ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons of salsa. Simmer in pan until the liquid evaporates, and the ingredients are entirely heated through. One to two minutes. Now, remove the pan from the stovetop.
- Set one large flour tortilla on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Heat up in the microwave until warm, roughly thirty seconds.
- Now, dress your tortilla. Layer your ¼ cup of shredded or Mexican cheese, ¼ cup warm white rice, ¼ pound of chicken breast or thigh, place ¼ yellow onion and bell pepper, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon guacamole, and 1 tablespoon of salsa across the warm tortilla. Add more toppings as desired. Fold the burrito in half. It is now ready to serve!
Beef Burrito
- ¼ pound cooked ground beef
- ¼ medium yellow onion
- ¼ medium red bell pepper
- ½ of a garlic clove
- ¼ of a medium lime
- 1 sprig of fresh cilantro
- ¼ can of pinto beans
- ¼ cup warm cooked white rice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese of choice or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon guacamole
- 3 tablespoons jarred salsa
Instructions
- Measure out ¼ pound of ground beef.
- Trim and cut a quarter of the onion and bell pepper. Mince the ½ clove of garlic. Finely grate the zest of ¼ of a medium lime. Juice a quarter of the lime. Chop the one sprig of fresh cilantro. Drain, rinse, and measure out a quarter can of pinto beans.
- Place the lime zest, cilantro, lime juice, ¼ cup of cooked warm rice, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt into a small bow. Stir and combine ingredients in the bow.
- Heat ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Let the vegetable oil simmer. Add your onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion and bell pepper are golden brown and tender, about four to five minutes. Transfer the ingredients to a plate.
- Return the large skillet to the stovetop. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add your beans, garlic, ground beef; use any remaining lime juice, ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons of salsa. Simmer in pan until the liquid evaporates, and the ingredients are entirely heated through. One to two minutes. Now, remove the pan from the stovetop.
- Set one large flour tortilla on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Heat up in the microwave until warm, roughly thirty seconds.
- Now, dress your tortilla. Layer your ¼ cup of shredded or Mexican cheese, ¼ cup warm white rice, ¼ pound of ground beef, place ¼ yellow onion and bell pepper, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon guacamole, and 1 tablespoon of salsa across the warm. Add more toppings as desired. Fold the burrito in half. It is now ready to serve!
Pork Burrito
- ¼ pound pork chops or pork shoulder (carnitas)
- ¼ medium yellow onion
- ¼ medium red bell pepper
- ½ of a garlic clove
- ¼ of a medium lime
- 1 sprig of fresh cilantro
- ¼ can of pinto beans
- ¼ cup warm cooked white rice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese of choice or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon guacamole
- 3 tablespoons jarred salsa
Instructions
- Measure out ¼ pound of pork chop or carnitas.
- Trim and cut a quarter of the onion and bell pepper. Mince the ½ clove of garlic. Finely grate the zest of ¼ of a medium lime. Juice a quarter of the lime. Chop the one sprig of fresh cilantro. Drain, rinse, and measure out a quarter can of pinto beans.
- Place the lime zest, cilantro, lime juice, ¼ cup of cooked warm rice, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt into a small bow. Stir and combine ingredients in the bow.
- Heat ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Let the vegetable oil simmer. Add your onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the onion and bell pepper are golden brown and tender, about four to five minutes. Transfer the ingredients to a plate.
- Return the large skillet to the stovetop. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add your beans, garlic, pork chop or pork shoulder; use any remaining lime juice, ¼ teaspoon of taco seasoning, and 3 tablespoons of salsa. Simmer in a pan until the liquid evaporates, and the ingredients are entirely heated through—about ten to twenty minutes for the porkchop and pork shoulder. Check with a meat thermometer to make sure the meat is fully cooked. Now, remove the pan from the stovetop.
- Set one large flour tortilla on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Heat up in the microwave until warm, roughly thirty seconds.
- Now, dress your tortilla. Layer your ¼ cup of shredded or Mexican cheese, ¼ cup warm white rice, ¼ pound of pork chop or pork shoulder, place ¼ yellow onion and bell pepper, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon guacamole, and 1 tablespoon of salsa across the warm. Add more toppings as desired. Fold the burrito in half. It is now ready to serve!
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Conclusion
Prices continue to rise due to inflation. Cooking at home is one of the best ways to save money rather than spending money going out. You can enjoy these simple burrito recipes for one and skip spending money at Chipotle. You could instead save that money or find a way to make the money you would have spent going out to work to find ways to increase your income.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Are you looking for a simple and tasty green bean casserole recipe for one? Here is a recipe for one person!
Tasty Green Bean Casserole Recipe For One
Green Bean Casserole Recipe For One
Love it or hate it, green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving dish. Below is an adjusted green bean casserole recipe for one person:
Ingredients
• 1/2 a can of green beans, drained
• 2 ounces of can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/6 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 ounce of can French-fried onions
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix green beans and condensed soup in a large microwave-safe bowl until well combined. Microwave on high until warm, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir 1/6 cup of Cheddar cheese into the green bean mixture. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and spread it evenly over the bottom. Sprinkle French-fried onions over the top, then sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the onions are just turning brown, about 10 minutes.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
There are many ways to prepare potatoes. A popular way is to mash them. Here is a delish bash mashed potatoes recipe for one.
Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe For One
Delish Basic Mashed Potatoes Recipe For One
You can use instant mashed potatoes, or you can make your own. If you use instant mashed potatoes, you can follow the instructions on the box and adjust the positions. Below is an adjusted mashed potatoes recipe for one person:
Ingredients
• 1/4 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3/4 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste (Optional)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. When the potatoes are almost finished, heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted.
3. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly add warm milk mixture, blending it with a potato masher or electric mixer until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Are you looking for a tasty and easy-to-make oven-roasted turkey thigh recipe for one? You have come to the right page! Here is a succulent oven-roasted turkey thigh recipe for one person!
Oven-Roasted Turkey Thigh Recipe For One
Succulent Oven-Roasted Turkey Thigh Recipe For One
The turkey thigh is a dark piece of meat from the turkey. Turkey has less fat compared to other cuts of meat. You can follow this adjusted turkey thigh recipe for one person below:
Ingredients
- 1 large heat-resistant nylon oven bag (such as Reynolds® Oven Bags)
- ¼ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ a celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ of a large carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 turkey thigh
- ¼ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle flour into an oven bag and place it in a 9×11-inch pan.
2. Spread onion, celery, and carrot pieces on the bottom of the bag. Rinse turkey thigh and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil under the skin and on the outside of the thighs.
3. Sprinkle seasoned salt on the turkey thigh and rub it under the skin. Arrange thighs on top of vegetables. Close the bag with the tie. Make six slits in the top of the bag with a sharp paring knife. Place the pan in the oven, ensuring the oven bag does not touch the top heating element.
4. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Are you looking for a tasty, easy oven-roasted turkey breast recipe for one? Here is a simple oven-roasted turkey breast recipe for one person.
Easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe For One
Savory Easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe For One
Turkey breast is a white meat piece from the turkey. Turkey breast is healthy and low in fat compared to other types of meat. This is a basic turkey breast recipe modified for one portion:
Ingredients
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon
- Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Dash®)
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 turkey breast with skin
- ½ teaspoon minced shallot
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 splash of dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix 1/4 cup butter, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place turkey breast with skin side up into a roasting pan. Loosen the skin with your fingers; brush half the butter mixture over the turkey breast and underneath the skin. Reserve the remaining butter mixture. Tent turkey breast loosely with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste the turkey breast with the remaining butter mixture. Return to oven and roast until the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads 165 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Let turkey breast rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- While the turkey is resting, transfer the pan drippings to a skillet. Skim off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Place skillet over low heat; cook and stir shallot in turkey grease until opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet with shallot and whisk in white wine, scraping any browned bits of food from the skillet. Whisk in chicken stock and flour until smooth. Bring to a simmer, constantly whisking, until thickened. For a creamier, lighter gravy, whisk in half-and-half.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the breast meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your turkey breast.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
If you can find the parts of the turkey broken up where you live, then you may be able to find turkey wings. Here is an easy-baked turkey wing recipe for one that is good for Thanksgiving and any time of the year.
Easy-Baked Turkey Wing Recipe For One
Tasty Easy-Baked Turkey Wing Recipe For One
There is no need to buy a whole turkey when you only want to cook a turkey wing for a meal for one. You may need to find a grocery store or butcher that sells individual turkey wings, but it will save you a lot of time and work. Here is an adjusted easy-baked turkey wing recipe for one:
Ingredients
- 1 turkey wing
- ¼ quarter of a small onion, chopped (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon season salt
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cups water
- 2 ounces can of cream of mushroom soup
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place turkey wing and onion in a casserole dish; sprinkle with seasoned salt, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and garlic on both sides of the wing. Pour ¼ cup water into the casserole dish and cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 1 hour.
- Stir cream of mushroom soup and ¼ cup water together in a bowl (or follow the directions on the can); pour over turkey wing in the casserole dish and return to the oven, uncovered.
- Continue baking until brown and tender, about 1 more hour.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the turkey wing reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your turkey wing.
Conclusion
You can save money cooking for yourself. It will also be healthier than always going out to eat. Turkey is a healthy and nutritious protein. You can cook this recipe whenever you are in the mood for a turkey wing!
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Are you not going over to family or friends this year for the Thanksgiving holiday? Do you enjoy turkey legs more than the other parts of the bird? Here is a simple roasted turkey leg recipe for one.
Roasted Turkey Leg Recipe For One
Succulent Roasted Turkey Leg Recipe For One
Are you a dark-meat person? Here is a slightly modified version of a turkey leg recipe for one:
Ingredients
- 1 celery stalk, cut into thirds
- 1 turkey leg
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup of water, or as needed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
- Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife down into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each opening. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub it with butter, and season with a bit of salt. Put the skin back into place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the turkey legs in a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Add more water if needed while roasting, and occasionally baste with the juices or butter.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the leg meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your turkey leg.
Views expressed in this article are the author’s opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Secure Single. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment or financial advice. James Bollen is the author of Thriving Solo: How to Flourish and Live Your Perfect Life (Without A Soulmate). Now available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon. Subscribe to Secure Single’s Substack for free!
Grocery shopping single can be difficult. Produce and packaged foods typically are sold in family sizes, although there more individual servings of rice and sides becoming available as food companies begin to recognize that Millennials are staying single longer. Food waste is a problem, not just for singles but for the average American, as the National Resources Defense Council found that the Americans throw out $28 to $43 worth of uneaten food each month. Singles should make sure to pick up what they need at the grocery store on their weekly or bi-weekly shopping trip. Be organized, shop smart, and use a shopping list app. Here’s a guide for grocery shopping as a single and how to shop for one the next time you go to the store.
Vegetables
Fresh vegetables can be used for snacking or for cooking. Baby carrots, Persian cucumbers, and bell peppers are a good choices as they are sold individually and easy to eat. Fresh vegetables that work for cooking include medium onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and avocados. Vegetables can be difficult to eat before they rot. For this reason, consider getting frozen vegetables. It has been found that frozen vegetables are actually more nutritious than fresh vegetables. You can buy mixed vegetables along with other popular vegetables in the frozen aisle. The portions are generally better for one person compared to buying fresh vegetables.
Fruit
For fruit, it is best to buy fruits that can be purchased according to the number that you will eat for that week. The most commonly available fruits will be apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, and other related fruits. These fruits are ready to eat. Just get the number that you think you will eat each week.
Meat
Meat can be tricky to estimate because it is purchased by pounds. Plan meals around six ounces increments now double that according to the number of meals that you plan to eat the meat that you buy. Two pounds, or 32 ounces, will be about six meals depending on how big of an eater you are. Stores will typically have some pre-cut fish, pork, or beef around the meat section.
This is just a quick guide to help singles to better buy food on their trips to the grocery store. Singles live in a grocery store world that focuses on giving families the best deals. Plan your trips. Be a smart shopper. And do your best to not waste food. Be a responsible shopper and buy only what you need for each week.