Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are the ultimate solution for busy weekdays, blending mouthwatering flavors with nutritional goodness. These customizable, protein-packed bowls feature ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty cilantro lime rice base. Perfect for meal prep, they cater to various dietary needs and can be enjoyed as a quick lunch at work or an easy dinner at home. With fresh toppings like avocado and pico de gallo, every bite is a delightful explosion of taste. Whether you prefer them spicy or mild, these taco bowls can be tailored to suit your palate while keeping mealtime exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 pod garlic (diced)
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- Avocado (for garnish)
- Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a rice cooker or pot, boil 2 cups of water. Add 1 cup of long grain rice and salt; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy. Stir in vegan butter, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prepare the turkey filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and garlic until soft. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Stir in spices, tomato sauce, and water; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice into containers, top with turkey filling, and add your choice of fresh toppings like romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg