Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal option perfect for busy weekdays. These delightful bowls combine seasoned ground turkey, fluffy cilantro lime rice, and a variety of fresh toppings, delivering bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. Ideal for meal prep, you can whip them up in just an hour and customize them to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re headed to the office or enjoying a family picnic, these taco bowls make lunch both satisfying and convenient. With lean protein, fiber-rich beans, and colorful veggies, you’ll enjoy a hearty meal that fuels your day while keeping things deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Turkey Meat
- 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 ounce Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce Water
- 2 cups Water (for Rice)
- 1 cup Rice (long grain)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for Rice)
- 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 rice: Rinse 1 cup of long grain rice under cold water. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender.
- Prepare the turkey filling: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground turkey. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened. Mix in spices (garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika) along with tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make cilantro lime rice: Stir in vegan butter, lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the cooked rice.
- Assemble bowls: Layer romaine lettuce at the bottom of meal prep containers or bowls. Add cilantro lime rice on top followed by turkey filling and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg