Name: Healthy Turkey Taco Bowl
Ingredients: 1 lb (453g) lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought); 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice; 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 large avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional); 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional); 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional); Jalapeños to taste (optional)

Description

Spice up your meal prep game with these Turkey Taco Bowls that pack all the flavor without the guilt. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (453g) lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet store-bought)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large avocado, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
Jalapeños to taste (optional)

Instructions

If making homemade taco seasoning, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high and add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Brown for 5-6 minutes until almost cooked through.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey mixture and stir to coat evenly. Add chicken broth and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the turkey is well-seasoned.
Start assembling bowls with a base of brown rice or cauliflower rice (about 1/2 cup per bowl).
Add a portion of the seasoned turkey (approximately 3/4 cup per bowl).
Arrange black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion around the bowl.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and add a lime wedge to the side.
Top with optional Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, salsa, and jalapeños if desired.