Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option ideal for busy individuals seeking satisfying flavors without the fuss. These turkey taco bowls combine lean ground turkey, spices, and fresh vegetables, all served atop a bed of cilantro lime rice. Perfect for meal prep, these bowls make it easy to enjoy hearty lunches throughout the week or serve a crowd at gatherings. Customize them with your favorite toppings like avocado, pico de gallo, or sour cream for added richness and freshness. Quick to prepare in under an hour, Taco Lunch Bowls bring vibrant Tex-Mex flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 pod garlic (diced)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt (for rice)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/4 cup cilantro (for cilantro lime rice)
- 2 tablespoons 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
- Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, combine 2 cups of water with 1 cup of rice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until tender. Stir in vegan butter, cilantro, and lime juice.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and garlic until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Mix in spices, tomato sauce, and water; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by layering cilantro lime rice at the bottom followed by turkey filling, black beans, corn, and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg