Description
This healthy taco bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal option that combines lean proteins, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices, all served in a bowl for a fun and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked brown rice or quinoa as the base.
- Top the rice or quinoa with the seasoned meat, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
- If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 30
Keywords: healthy taco bowl, taco salad, lean protein bowl, nutritious taco bowl, easy dinner recipes