Description
Experience a fiesta in a bowl with this Healthy Turkey Taco Rice Bowl! Bursting with flavor from seasoned turkey, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, you’ll be sure to enjoy every bite while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the brown rice under cold water until clear.
- In a pot, combine rice with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Push veggies aside in the skillet and add ground turkey. Cook until browned; stir in taco seasoning once cooked through.
- Mix turkey and veggies together. Assemble bowls with rice topped by the turkey mixture, salsa, lime juice, cilantro, and avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with black beans or lentils. To enhance flavor, add corn or jalapeños for extra spice. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to four days.