Description
A simple recipe for a nutritious turkey taco bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (as sour cream substitute)
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the black beans and corn. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Divide the shredded lettuce among four bowls.
- Spoon the turkey mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
- Top each bowl with chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth instead of water for extra flavor when cooking the turkey.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished bowl for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: turkey, taco bowl, healthy, ground turkey, black beans, low sodium, quick dinner