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Easy Taco Rice Bowl

Easy Taco Rice Bowl

This Easy Taco Rice Bowl is a quick, healthy dinner option that combines ground turkey, salad greens, and vibrant toppings for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 434

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 6 cups salad greens roughly chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 1/2 lime lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 avocado avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Monterey jack or cheddar cheese shredded
  • Greek yogurt taco sauce to taste

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat and brown ground turkey, about 10-12 minutes. Halfway through cooking, add the taco seasoning and combine well. When the ground turkey is completely browned throughout, remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Combine cooked rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper to make cilantro lime rice.
  3. In each serving bowl, layer the ingredients: add salad greens, 4 oz of cooked ground turkey, 1/2 cup of cilantro lime rice, 1/4 sliced avocado, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes.
  4. Top each bowl with Greek Yogurt Taco Sauce, salsa, sour cream, or your favorite creamy ranch dressing. Combine well and enjoy. Top with additional cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 41gFat: 19gSodium: 407mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Customize the bowl by swapping ground turkey for lean beef or tempeh and adding extra toppings like jalapeños or tortilla strips.

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