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Colorful taco bowls with lean protein, fresh veggies, and grains for Healthy Lunch Meal Prep and Protein Dinner ideas

easy high-protein taco bowls


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These easy high-protein taco bowls are perfect for meal prep and busy workdays. They combine lean turkey, grains, beans, and fresh veggies for flavorful Healthy Lunch Meal Prep.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1/4 avocado per serving
  • fresh cilantro and lime wedges

  • Instructions

    1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions and let rest covered.

    2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey.

    3. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, cook until coated.

    4. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes.

    5. Add corn and black beans and heat through.

    6. Divide rice among 4 containers and top with turkey and vegetable mixture.

    7. Store Greek yogurt, salsa, avocado, and cilantro separately and add before serving.

    8. Seal containers and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze components without fresh toppings.

    9. Reheat in microwave for 1–2 minutes or in a skillet with a splash of water.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: meal prep
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 420
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 14
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 9
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 32
    • Fiber: 8
    • Protein: 36
    • Cholesterol: 65

    Keywords: high protein, taco bowl, meal prep, healthy lunch, work meals, dinner prep