Description
A high-protein, make-ahead taco bowl with seasoned ground turkey, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings. Perfect for healthy lunches all week.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Ground Turkey Meat
1 Onion (diced)
1 pod Garlic (diced)
2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoon Cumin
2 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Oregano
8 ounce Tomato Sauce
4 ounce Water
2 cups Water
1 cup Rice (long grain)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Vegan Butter
¼ cup Cilantro (for Cilantro Lime Rice)
2 Tablespoon Lime Juice (for Cilantro Lime Rice)
Romaine Lettuce (Chopped and Rinsed)
1 can Whole Corn
1 can Black Beans
Green Onion (for Garnish)
Avocado (for Garnish)
Cilantro (for Garnish)
Red Onion (for Garnish)
Pico de Gallo (Optional)
Guacamole (Optional)
Instructions
- Make the Turkey Taco Meat: Brown ground turkey with onion. Add garlic and spices. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Make Cilantro Lime Rice: Cook rice with water, salt, and vegan butter. Fluff and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Assemble the Taco Bowls: Divide rice among containers. Top with meat, lettuce, corn, beans, and optional toppings. Add fresh garnishes when serving.
Notes
- Let meat and rice cool completely before assembling to prevent soggy lettuce.
- Store assembled bowls (without wet garnishes) for up to 4 days.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground or extra beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 60