Description
A satisfying and healthy taco bowl featuring lean ground turkey, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean, 93% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¾ cup black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned)
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion. Sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic. Cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet. Stir to break up lumps.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the turkey and stir to combine.
- Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and no pink remains.
- Pour in ½ cup water, stir, and simmer 1–2 minutes to keep the mixture moist. Adjust salt and pepper.
- While the turkey cooks, warm the cooked rice and black beans together in a small pot over low heat or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes until hot. Stir in corn if using.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and shred the lettuce. Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to make a quick sauce.
- Assemble bowls: divide the rice and beans between bowls, top with seasoned turkey, then add shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, a dollop of lime-yogurt, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use quinoa or farro for a different grain and extra protein. For dairy-free, replace Greek yogurt with mashed avocado or a drizzle of dairy-free crema.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turkey taco bowl, high-protein, quick dinner, meal prep, healthy tacos