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Turkey Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

Turkey Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice - a recipe for your Taco Tuesday dinners! Load up your bowl with ground turkey, rice, beans, cheese, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 769 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • for the cilantro lime rice:
  • 1 c. long grain white rice
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 T. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • for the turkey taco mixture:
  • 1 lb. ground turkey or ground beef or chicken
  • 3 T. Homemade {Green} Taco Seasoning or 1 packet Chi-Chi’s Restaurante Seasoning
  • ⅓ c. water
  • salt and pepper if desired
  • other goodies and mix-ins…pick and choose what you like:
  • black beans
  • Shredded Cheeses
  • lettuce finely chopped
  • tomatoes diced
  • bell peppers any color you like, diced
  • onion diced
  • avocado diced
  • cilantro chopped
  • fresh lime wedges for squeezing over it all…
  • and optional condiments:
  • fresh pico
  • salsa
  • taco sauce
  • Honey and Chipotle Vinaigrette
  • Zesty Sweet Corn Relish
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

Instructions

for the cilantro lime rice:
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  1. In a medium-large saucepan with a heavy bottom, combine rice, water, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down to medium-low (“2” on our stove) and cover pan with lid. Simmer for 14 minutes (no peeking!), or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Discard bay leaf. Drizzle lime juice over rice, sprinkle with cilantro, and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve warm.
for the turkey taco mixture:
  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey. Then add taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  2. Taste and adjust by adding salt and pepper, if desired.
to assemble the turkey taco bowls with cilantro lime rice:
  1. Add a couple scoops of warm cilantro lime rice to the bottom of individual serving bowls, followed by a scoop of prepared turkey taco mixture.
  2. Have the rest of your desired taco mix-ins and condiments ready for individuals to add as they please.

Notes

  • Please note…this recipe for turkey taco bowls is not so much a recipe as it is a general list of ideas to incorporate. Pick and choose what you like about it from my ideas, add in your own likings, make it yours!
  • From a farmgirl’s dabbles, inspired by the bowls served at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 769kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 1973mg (82%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 769

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 769kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1973mg 82%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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