Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowl
This turkey taco meal prep bowl combines flavorful ground turkey with lettuce, beans, corn and cilantro lime rice all topped with a creamy southwest dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Ground Turkey Taco Meat
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
Creamy Southwest Dressing
- 4 ounces yogurt full fat or 2%, plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ⅙ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup salsa fresh
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Bowl
- ground turkey taco meat
- 1 batch cilantro
- 1 batch lime
- 1 batch cauliflower rice style; combined ingredient
- 1 romaine lettuce washed, rinsed, dried and chopped, large head
- 1 oz black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 cup sweet corn drained
- 1 cup grape tomato chopped, or cherry tomato
- ½ cup Mexican cheese shredded
- 1 avocado sliced
- cilantro for garnish, chopped
- salsa to taste, fresh
- Southwest dressing
Instructions
- Make dressing by adding all ingredients into a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth. You can also use an immersion blender for this. Set aside.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until brown, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the water and tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- To make bowls, add a base of cauliflower rice and top with romaine lettuce and ¼ of ground turkey. Then top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, mexican cheese, avocado, cilantro and salsa. Drizzle southwest dressing over bowl and serve.
- To meal prep: In a glass container add a row of cauliflower rice, corn, beans, turkey, romaine lettuce and tomatoes. Add cheese and cilantro on top and serve with dressing on the side. When ready to enjoy, drizzle dressing on top, add avocado and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1696mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1363mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.