Description
These Taco Lunch Bowls are the perfect meal prep solution for busy weeks. Made with seasoned ground turkey, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings like beans, corn, and avocado, they’re flavorful, filling, and easy to customize for quick lunches all week long.
Ingredients
Turkey Taco Meat
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, diced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces water
Cilantro Lime Rice
2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegan butter
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Additional Toppings
Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Green onion, sliced
Avocado, diced or sliced
Fresh cilantro
Red onion, diced
Pico de gallo (optional)
Guacamole (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Turkey Taco Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned.
Add onion, garlic, and spices. Cook until onion softens.
Stir in tomato sauce and water.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Make the Cilantro Lime Rice
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
Add rice, salt, and vegan butter.
Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
3. Prepare Toppings
Chop lettuce and fresh herbs.
Rinse and drain beans and corn.
Slice avocado and dice onions.
4. Assemble the Bowls
Add 1/2 cup rice to each container.
Top with 1/2 cup turkey taco meat.
Add beans and corn mixture.
Store toppings separately.
5. Serve
Reheat rice, meat, and beans.
Add fresh toppings and enjoy.
Notes
All toppings are customizable—use your favorites.
Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
Great for meal prep and stays fresh for up to 4 days in the fridge.
You can substitute ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg