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Taco Lunch Bowls

Taco Lunch Bowls

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Healthy and flavorful meal prep taco bowls featuring seasoned ground turkey, zesty cilantro lime rice, and fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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 (for meat)
1 teaspoon Oregano
8 ounce Tomato Sauce
4 ounce Water (for meat)
2 cups Water (for rice)
1 cup Long grain rice
1 teaspoon Salt (for rice)
1 Tablespoon Vegan Butter
0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
2 Tablespoon Lime Juice
Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
1 can Whole Corn
1 can Black Beans
Green Onion, Avocado, Fresh Cilantro, Red Onion (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a pan, add ground turkey and brown it thoroughly.
  2. Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and oregano to the turkey.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce and 4oz water; simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  4. Boil 2 cups water with salt and vegan butter, add rice and simmer covered for 15-18 minutes.
  5. Fluff rice and stir in lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
  6. Layer rice, turkey, corn, beans, and lettuce into 10 containers.
  7. Garnish with green onion, red onion, avocado, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Keep avocado and lime wedges separate until serving to maintain freshness.
  • Add a dollop of Greek yogurt as a high-protein substitute for sour cream.
  • Author: Max Parker
  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg