Description
Taco Lunch Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal prep solution that brings the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine to your lunch routine. Featuring lean ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and zesty cilantro lime rice, these bowls provide a satisfying and balanced meal option for busy weekdays. In just an hour, you can prepare ten servings that are easily customizable to fit your dietary preferences. Perfect for work, school, or enjoying at home, these taco bowls are not only convenient but also packed with protein and fiber to keep you full and energized all day long.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground turkey
- 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 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 ounces water
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in spices and tomato sauce; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Mix cooked rice with vegan butter, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice as the base followed by turkey mixture and toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg