Description
This Deliciously Healthy Turkey Taco Bowl is a vibrant, protein-packed meal featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with fragrant spices, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and either brown rice or cauliflower rice. It’s a flavorful, nutritious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat & Protein
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
Vegetables & Produce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Grains
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
Spices & Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the turkey with the spices.
- Add Beans and Corn: Mix in the black beans and corn kernels. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer the cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice, then spoon the turkey mixture on top. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and avocado slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the bowls and squeeze the juice of one lime on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, top with jalapeño slices or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
