Description
A healthy turkey taco bowl is a quick and easy dinner made with seasoned ground turkey, rice, and your favorite toppings like tomatoes, guacamole, and cheese. Perfect for busy nights or meal-prep lunches!
Ingredients
Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice or cauliflower rice
Turkey:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup corn (fresh, grilled, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 avocado, sliced (or guacamole)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Optional:
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup light Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. For added flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add 2–3 tablespoons of water and simmer on low for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. In a small saucepan, warm the corn over low heat. If using black beans, warm them together with the corn and season with a pinch of salt.
5. Assemble each bowl with a layer of rice and lettuce. Top with seasoned turkey, corn, and any desired toppings such as avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt, and cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Double It: Make extra turkey for easy lunches or quick dinners later in the week.
Change the Base: Try cauliflower rice or lettuce for a lower-carb option.
Try New Toppings: Add crushed tortilla chips, roasted peppers, or pickled onions for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 529
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg