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Healthy Ground Turkey Taco Bowl Recipe with Cilantro Lime Rice

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with spices, black beans, and fresh cilantro lime rice. This healthy taco bowl is flavorful, balanced, and perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (lean, 93% recommended)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional toppings: avocado slices or guacamole, fresh salsa or pico de gallo, shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend), Greek yogurt or sour cream, jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice, water or broth, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  2. Fluff and season rice: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust salt if needed and keep covered to stay warm.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Cook ground turkey: Add ground turkey to skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink and beginning to brown, about 7-8 minutes.
  5. Season turkey: Sprinkle cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over turkey. Stir to coat evenly and cook for another 2 minutes to bloom spices.
  6. Add beans: Stir in drained black beans and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Assemble bowls: Spoon cilantro lime rice into bowls, top with turkey and bean mixture, and add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

Use good-quality ground turkey like Butterball or Jennie-O for moist texture. Rinse rice multiple times to avoid clumping. Add lime juice after cooking rice to prevent mushiness. To keep turkey moist, avoid overcooking and add beans last. For gluten-free option, swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days; freeze turkey mixture only.

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