Healthy Turkey Taco Bowl
For extra flavor, cook rice in chicken or vegetable broth; cilantro-lime rice is a great option. Warm corn and black beans together and season with a pinch of salt before assembling. Protein swaps: ground chicken or beef work well; for a vegetarian version use black beans as the protein. If you don’t have taco seasoning, a mix of chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt works. Meal prep/storage: refrigerate components in airtight containers up to 3–4 days. Reheat rice, turkey, and beans; keep lettuce, salsa, yogurt, cilantro, and avocado separate until serving. Toss avocado with lime to slow browning. Lower-carb option: use cauliflower rice in place of cooked rice.
Time: Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 25 mins, Total: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup corn (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 avocado (sliced (or guacamole))
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Lime wedges
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/3 cup light Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. For extra flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water. Or try this cilantro lime rice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes, or until browned. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water, reduce the heat to low, and let the turkey simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop the flavors.
- In a small saucepan, warm the corn over low heat. If using black beans, warm them together with the corn and season with a pinch of salt.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a layer of rice and lettuce. Add the seasoned turkey, corn, and your choice of toppings like avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.