Turkey Burrito Bowl

Turkey Burrito Bowl

Ready in 40 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

Turkey Meat

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  

Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 bag cauliflower rice
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Additional Toppings

  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 large lime wedges
  • ¼ cup salsa

Dressing (per portion)

  • ¼ cup 0% fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce Gluten free (Thai Kitchen brand)

Instructions

To Make the Turkey

  • In a skillet, on medium heat, add 1tsp of olive oil and 1lb. of ground Turkey. Brown the turkey until no longer pink.
  • Add 1 large onion, 1 red bell pepper diced, 1 garlic clove minced, 2 stalks of celery diced, and 1 medium carrot grated into the pan to start softening. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, until onion, pepper, celery and carrot are tender and the seasoning has covered the meat.

To make the Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

  • Heat skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp of butter.
  • When butter is melted, add 1 clove of garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add cauliflower rice, 1/4 tsp of pepper, and 2 Tbsp of lime juice into skillet. Cook until cauliflower rice is light brown.
  • Remove skillet from heat and top with 1/4 cup of cilantro.

To Prep the Toppings

  • Rinse and chop 1 head of romaine lettuce. Rinse 2 cups of spinach and set aside.
  • Rinse and drain 1 can of corn and 1 can of black beans. Mix together and set aside until ready to assemble.
  • Cut 1 large lime into small wedges to squeeze juice over the meal once assembled.
  • Prepare Sweet Chili yogurt dressing. Put 1/2 cup of 0% fat plain Greek yogurt into a bowl and mix in 1 Tbsp of Sweet Chili sauce. Stir ingredients until mixed completely.

To Serve (1 serving size)

  • Start to prepare the bowl. Place 1 cup of romaine and 1 cup of spinach into your bowl.
  • Place 1/2 cup of cilantro cauliflower rice, 1/2 cup of ground turkey,1/4 cup of black beans, and 1/4 cup of corn to your bowl.
  • Add on additional toppings. Add 1/4 cup of salsa and 1 serving of the Sweet Chili Greek yogurt dressing as a healthy substitute for sour cream.
  • Lastly, squeeze 1 lime wedge over your bowl and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

For meal prep options double the recipe and divide out into multiple bowls for the week and your convenience! Feel free to add in any other toppings you desire to mimic your favorite burrito!

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSodium: 911mg

Credit:

Alexia Bell @msalexiabell