Description
Streamline your busy week with these nutritious, pre-portioned taco bowls. Featuring a base of fluffy rice topped with seasoned ground meat, fiber-rich protein, crunchy vegetables, and a zestful cilantro-lime crema, this meal prep staple is designed for grab-and-go convenience. It’s an intentional, healthy way to enjoy vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors that hold up perfectly in the refrigerator, saving you precious time without sacrificing quality or taste.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground chicken
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup romaine lettuce (finely chopped)
1/2 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup corn
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1.5 cups water
1 cup white rice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Rinse the rice and combine with 1.5 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender.
While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground chicken.
Add the chili powder and cumin to the chicken, stirring to coat evenly; cook until browned through.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the crema.
Divide the cooked rice into four meal prep containers.
Top each bowl with a portion of the seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, salsa, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
Drizzle the cilantro-lime crema over the bowls just before serving or store it in small side containers.
Notes
Keep all components separate if possible to maintain optimal texture, especially the lettuce and cabbage. Bowls will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg