Description
Craving a flavorful, quick dinner that satisfies everyone at the table? This Quick and Easy Taco Bowl brings together classic Tex-Mex ingredients in one colorful, comforting dish. It’s perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or a healthy lunch option. With seasoned ground turkey, hearty black beans, fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and bold toppings, it checks all the boxes for flavor and ease. Ideal for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy bowls, or delicious food ideas made in minutes. This easy recipe also fits right into your healthy snack or quick lunch rotation.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook ground turkey until browned.
3. Stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. While the turkey cooks, prepare all your toppings: chop lettuce, slice avocado, shred cheese, and gather salsa, sour cream, and other toppings.
5. Assemble your bowl: layer rice at the bottom, then add ground turkey, black beans, corn, lettuce, avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
6. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lower-carb version, swap regular rice with cauliflower rice.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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