Description
These Taco Lunch Bowls with Turkey Taco Meat are packed with flavor, featuring lean turkey, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and corn. With fresh toppings like avocado, romaine lettuce, and optional pico de gallo, this healthy, customizable meal is perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch. Delicious and balanced, it’s sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
For the Turkey Taco Meat:
1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 pod garlic, diced
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
8 oz tomato sauce
4 oz water
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegan butter
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
Additional Toppings:
Romaine lettuce, chopped and rinsed
1 can whole corn, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Green onion, for garnish
Avocado, for garnish
Cilantro, for garnish
Red onion, for garnish
Pico de gallo (optional)
Guacamole (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Turkey Taco Meat: Brown the turkey in a skillet. Add diced onion, garlic, and spices. Stir in tomato sauce and water, simmer for 10 minutes.
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Make the Cilantro Lime Rice: Cook rice in salted water with vegan butter. After cooking, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
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Assemble the Taco Bowls: Add rice, turkey meat, and black bean-corn mix to bowls. Pack fresh toppings (lettuce, avocado, cilantro, etc.) separately.
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Store and Enjoy: Heat the turkey, rice, and beans when ready to serve, adding fresh toppings right before eating.
Notes
Swap turkey for crumbled tofu for a vegetarian version.
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a grain-free alternative.
Add shredded cheese or salsa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
