Description
Turkey Burrito Rice Bowls are a flavorful and customizable meal featuring taco-seasoned ground turkey, veggies, salsa, and cheese, served over cilantro rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish is both satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey (or chicken, or beef)
1 bell pepper (diced, red or green)
1 cup frozen corn (optional)
¼ cup salsa (mild or hot)
1 packet taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)
Toppings of your choice (shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes)
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime (for squeezing)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add rice, water, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add diced bell pepper, frozen corn (if using), salsa, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until most of the water evaporates and the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice into the cooked rice.
- Divide the cilantro rice into 4 bowls, top with the turkey mixture, and add any desired toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use black beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
Add jalapeños or hot salsa for a spicier version.
Use quinoa instead of rice for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
