Description

These taco bowls combine lean protein, whole grains, beans, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal that’s perfect for meal prep. They’re easy to assemble, customizable, and stay fresh for grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken

1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

2 tbsp taco seasoning

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed

1 red bell pepper chopped

1 yellow bell pepper chopped

1 cup corn kernels

1 small red onion diced

1 cup diced tomatoes or salsa

fresh cilantro chopped

lime wedges

1 avocado sliced (optional)

2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

2. add ground turkey and cook until browned

3. stir in taco seasoning and cook 1–2 minutes

4. prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions

5. dice peppers onion and tomatoes and rinse beans

6. assemble bowls by layering grains protein beans corn and vegetables

7. top with cilantro lime wedges avocado and yogurt separately

8. store in airtight containers and refrigerate up to 4 days

9. reheat base ingredients before adding fresh toppings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 450
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 8
Protein: 38
Cholesterol: 75

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