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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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 609 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Taco Meat
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup water
Creamy Southwest Dressing
  • 4 ounces plain greek yogurt full fat or 2%
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ⅙ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh salsa
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Bowl
  • Ground Turkey Taco Meat
  • 1 batch cilantro lime cauliflower rice
  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce washed, rinsed, dried and chopped
  • 1 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn drained
  • 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • fresh salsa to taste
  • Southwest dressing

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

Serving 1 bowl Calories 609kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 1696mg (71%) Potassium 1363mg (39%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.