Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are the ultimate solution for busy weekdays, offering a delicious and nutritious meal that comes together quickly. With seasoned ground turkey, zesty cilantro lime rice, and a variety of fresh toppings, these bowls bring a burst of flavor to your lunch hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 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 ounces Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounces Water
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Long Grain Rice
- 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
- Cook the Turkey Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in ground turkey and brown it thoroughly.
- Season the Filling: Add spices (garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano), tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the Rice: In a rice cooker or pot, combine rice with water and salt. Cook according to package instructions. Once done, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Assemble Your Bowls: In meal prep containers, layer rice first followed by the turkey mixture and fresh toppings like lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg