Description

These high-protein taco bowls combine lean protein, grains, and fresh vegetables into vibrant, nutritious meals perfect for dinner meal prep or grab-and-go work lunches. Customizable and easy to assemble, they stay fresh for days and offer balanced fuel for busy schedules.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 red bell pepper diced

1 cup corn kernels

1 medium red onion chopped

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved

2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage

1 ripe avocado sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 packet taco seasoning

1 lime juiced

2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light sour cream

fresh cilantro for garnish

salsa for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare grains according to package directions and let cool.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Add ground meat or turkey and cook until no longer pink.

4. Stir in taco seasoning and lime juice and cook 2–3 minutes more.

5. In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and corn until tender-crisp.

6. Divide rice or quinoa among four meal prep containers.

7. Top each with seasoned protein, sautéed vegetables, tomatoes, and lettuce.

8. Portion avocado, Greek yogurt, and salsa into small containers for each bowl.

9. Seal containers and refrigerate up to four days.

10. To serve, reheat the base in the microwave for 1–2 minutes and add fresh toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 6
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 50

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