Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are a delicious and satisfying solution for busy weekdays. With their vibrant colors and bold flavors, these bowls are ideal for meal prep or a casual lunch gathering. Packed with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and zesty cilantro lime rice, they offer a nutritious option that can easily be customized to fit your tastes. Whether you prefer spicy toppings like jalapeños or creamy additions like avocado, these Taco Lunch Bowls cater to everyone’s palate. Best of all, they store well in the fridge, making them perfect for quick lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- Romaine lettuce (for topping)
- Canned black beans
- Canned corn
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and garlic until softened. Add ground turkey; cook until browned. Stir in spices, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- In a rice cooker or pot, combine water with rice and salt; cook until tender. Stir in vegan butter, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Assemble each bowl starting with the cilantro lime rice as the base, followed by the turkey mixture, then top with chopped romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, and your choice of garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg