Description
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with this Healthy Turkey Taco Rice Bowl. Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, this dish is perfect for game nights or quick weeknight dinners. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a hearty meal that delights everyone at the table. Customize it to suit various dietary preferences while enjoying a nutritious and delicious experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté diced onion and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Push the veggies to one side and add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7–10 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey mixture; stir well and let flavors meld for another 2–3 minutes.
- Fold in cooked brown rice gently until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Assemble each bowl with toppings like salsa or avocado as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg