Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Healthy Turkey Taco Rice Bowl, where lean ground turkey meets fluffy brown rice and a medley of colorful veggies. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it perfect for meal prep or a casual gathering with friends. With easy preparation steps and delicious results, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat and add the ground turkey. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in taco seasoning, ensuring the turkey is well-coated.
- Add black beans and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Fold in cooked rice, lime juice, and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg