Can You Microwave a Chipotle Bowl? Food yes, Bowl no.

Chipotle is a popular Mexican chain restaurant in the United States. You’ve probably heard of it and even had a chipotle bowl before!

I personally think chipotle bowls taste better leftover! They are quick and easy to prepare. But, you may have been wondering, can you microwave a chipotle bowl? Yes, you can indeed, but only the food, not the takeout bowl it comes in! I recommend not to microwave it in the takeout container it came in and removing a few ingredients first, but chipotle bowls are perfectly fine to microwave!

Read on to learn more about the process I use anytime I need to use the microwave to heat up a leftover chipotle bowl! They come out tasting fresh every time. You’ll never know it’s leftover.

What is a Chipotle Bowl?

A Chipotle Bowl is a delicious and customizable meal from the Mexican restaurant chain, Chipotle. It typically consists of your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas, served in a bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guacamole, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream, lettuce and cheese. You can also choose to add additional toppings such as jalapenos or extra cheese. The possibilities are endless!

Chipotle bowls are sometimes better leftover!

Can You Microwave a Chipotle Bowl?

Yes! You can microwave a chipotle bowl to heat it up as long as you transfer the food to a microwave safe dish or container.

Do NOT microwave the container the chipotle bowl originally comes in. Chipotle bowls are put in seemingly safe compostable fiber bowls. According to thecounter.org, fiber bowls contain the toxic material PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that prevents the bowl from breaking down quickly and adding additional toxic chemicals to the soil. If you put the bowl in the microwave and it’s exposed to heated, these chemicals will leech into your food.

So, how do you safely microwave a Chipotle bowl?

In order to safely microwave a leftover chipotle bowl, keep the below tips in mind.

First, transfer the contents of the chipotle bowl to a microwave-safe container. If you have glass of Pyrex, these work very well.

Second, remove the below ingredients from the bowl.

• lettuce
• sour cream
• tomatoe
• guacamole
• salsa

You will probably not be able to remove all of it, but do the best you can. These items don’t microwave as well when included in food. You’ll end up with wilted lettuce, and the food will be soggy from the liquids. It’s best to add these fresh!

How to Microwave a Chipotle Bowl: Step by Step

Here is a step by step guide you can follow to microwave a chipotle bowl!

Step 1: Remove the above ingredients from your bowl. This includes lettuce, tomato, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Step 2: Transfer contents to a microwave safe container. If you don’t have Pyrex, use glass.

Step 3: Using a medium heat, start with 30 seconds. This is so the food doesn’t get too hot too quick.

Step 4: Stir food together. This allows the heat to redistribute.

Step 5: Microwave for another 30 seconds. Take it out and stir. Do this until food is fully warm.

Step 6: Add new fresh toppings! Add new lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or whatever you desire on top!

Step 7: Eat and enjoy!

Final Thoughts on Microwaving a Chipotle Bowl

We hope you have found the information in this article useful and will bookmark it for the next time you microwave a chipotle bowl!

Remember, it’s always best to never use the takeout container itself

FAQs for Can You Microwave a Chipotle Bowl?

Can You Put Chipotle Bowls in the Oven?

If you have the time to wait, reheating your chipotle bowl in the oven is the optimal choice! It will come out tasting fresh and crispy, as if you were at the restaurant ordering it for the first time!

Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is preheating, transfer contents of the bowl to an oven safe dish. Remove fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Heat dish in oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until food has warmed. After heated, add new fresh ingredients back to your liking!

It’s that simple!

Can You Microwave Chipotle Queso Container?

You can easily and quickly microwave chipotle queso, but do not microwave it in the container the restaurant puts it in! Transfer the queso first to a small microwave safe container. Microwave in short intervals of 5 to 10 seconds, stirring in between.

Queso will usually come in a small plastic storage cup. It’s find for storing, but when exposed to heat it can leech harmful chemicals into the mix!