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Easy Taco Rice Bowl – Quick and Healthy Dinner Idea


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls

Description

A customizable taco bowl made with seasoned ground turkey, cilantro lime rice, fresh toppings, and creamy Greek yogurt taco sauce. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners.


Ingredients

Protein:

  • 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken, beef, tofu, or plant-based meat)
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings:

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine, iceberg, or spinach)
  • Optional: jalapeños, corn, red onion, crushed tortilla chips

Sauce:

  • Greek Yogurt Taco Sauce (Greek yogurt + taco seasoning + lime juice)
  • Or substitute salsa, ranch, or buffalo yogurt dressing


Instructions

  1. Cook the Protein: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown ground turkey until fully cooked (10–12 mins), adding taco seasoning halfway through.
  2. Prepare the Rice: In a bowl, combine cooked rice with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prep the Toppings: Chop veggies and prep toppings (avocado, tomatoes, black beans, cheese, lettuce).
  4. Assemble the Bowl: In each bowl, layer: ½ cup cilantro lime rice, 4 oz taco meat, ¼ sliced avocado, ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup cheese, and ½ cup lettuce or tomatoes. Drizzle sauce of choice on top.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Add fresh cilantro, lime wedge, and optional tortilla chips or jalapeños. Enjoy!

Notes

Great for meal prep — store components separately and assemble fresh. Works with cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop + Assembly
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired