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A vibrant and colorful Healthy Taco Bowl filled with seasoned ground meat, corn, tomatoes, black beans, lettuce, avocado, and sour cream.

Healthy Taco Bowl

A nutritious and flavorful taco bowl that you can customize with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet taco seasoning low sodium if possible
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup avocado sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  3. Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice among four bowls.
  4. Top each bowl with chopped romaine lettuce, seasoned meat, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
  5. Add your favorite optional toppings like avocado, salsa, and Greek yogurt.
  6. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can substitute the ground turkey or chicken with other proteins like lean ground beef or plant-based crumbles. Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy, such as bell peppers or jalapeños.

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