Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are the perfect solution for busy weekdays, combining vibrant Tex-Mex flavors with nutritious ingredients that keep you energized. These customizable bowls feature lean ground turkey, fluffy cilantro lime rice, and an array of fresh toppings. They can be prepared in advance for meal prep or enjoyed fresh at home, making them a versatile option for lunch or dinner. With just one hour of preparation, you’ll have a delicious and satisfying meal ready to go. Elevate your lunch game with these flavorful and hearty Taco Lunch Bowls that are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 4 ounces water
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt (for rice)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- ¼ 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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey for about 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, oregano, tomato sauce, and water—mix well.
- In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of water. Add rice and salt; reduce heat and simmer until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Once rice is cooked, stir in vegan butter, lime juice, and chopped cilantro; fluff with a fork.
- Assemble bowls by layering romaine lettuce as a base, adding turkey filling and cilantro lime rice on top. Garnish with corn, black beans, avocado slices, green onions, red onion, cilantro, pico de gallo or guacamole as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg