Description
A satisfying and customizable high protein taco bowl that’s perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 can black or pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Spices (cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder)
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, hot sauce, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic, then add the ground turkey or beef with spices until cooked through.
- Layer the rice or quinoa in bowls as the base.
- Add the cooked protein, followed by the beans, corn, chopped bell peppers, and shredded lettuce.
- Top with salsa, cheese, avocado, and any additional toppings you prefer.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
- Serve immediately, or meal prep by storing ingredients in separate containers.
Notes
Feel free to customize with any proteins or toppings you have on hand. For meal prep, store toppings separately to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg