This delicious burrito bowl recipe is sure to be a lunchtime or dinner favorite. With seasoned ground turkey, plenty of healthy veggies, and served over tasty cilantro lime rice, there’s something for everyone.
Fresh and filling, this burrito bowl recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Seasoned meat is spooned over rice and topped with everyone’s favorite toppings for a quick and easy dinner.
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These turkey burrito bowls are easy to make and versatile with veggies, salsa, and cheese served over fluffy and flavorful cilantro rice.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 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 as desired *see notes
For the Rice
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ lime
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Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer until the water runs clear and transfer it to a medium saucepan. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce to low and cover. Let cook 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, add the oil and brown the turkey over medium heat.
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Add the bell pepper, corn, salsa, taco seasoning and 1 cup water. Simmer 5 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated and peppers are tender crisp.
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Remove the lid from the rice, add cilantro, and squeeze lime juice from the lime over the rice and stir to combine.
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To serve, divide the rice and turkey mixture over 4 bowls and add toppings as desired.
- Prepare the recipe as directed and add rice and turkey to containers.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days, storing the toppings in a separate container.
- To heat in the microwave, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of water to the rice and cook until heated through.
*Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes. (Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.)
Calories: 399 | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1932IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Turkey
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