Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowl

PREP TIME:20 minutes

COOK TIME:20 minutes

TOTAL TIME:40minutes

SERVINGS:4

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 chilLi 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 chilLi 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 15 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 

• 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.

• Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.

• Add ground turkey and cook until brown, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking. Add the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g