Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are a delightful and nutritious meal prep solution for those busy weekdays. Each bowl is loaded with savory ground turkey, aromatic spices, and fluffy cilantro lime rice, creating a satisfying combination that’s both flavorful and filling. These bowls are not only quick to prepare, taking less than an hour, but they also offer endless customization options to suit your dietary preferences. Whether you prefer them topped with fresh avocado and pico de gallo or enjoyed plain, these Taco Lunch Bowls make for a delicious lunch or dinner option that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 can black beans
- Fresh toppings: romaine lettuce, avocado, green onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in 1 cup rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until cooked.
- Cook the turkey filling: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey with diced onion and garlic. Stir in spices and tomato sauce; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine cooked rice with vegan butter, cilantro, and lime juice for cilantro lime rice.
- Assemble: In serving bowls, layer cilantro lime rice at the bottom, followed by turkey filling and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg