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A colorful meal prep bowl with ground turkey, black beans, corn, and fresh salsa
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Macro-Friendly Summer Burrito Bowls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 cup dry brown rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion , finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon low -sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Cook the brown rice according to package instructions until tender.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground turkey until fully browned and the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
  • Incorporate the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water into the turkey; simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
  • Toss the vegetable mixture with lime juice and chopped cilantro to create a fresh salsa base.
  • Divide the cooked rice equally into four meal prep containers or bowls.
  • Layer the seasoned turkey, vegetable salsa, and shredded lettuce over the rice base.
  • Garnish each bowl with 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt as a high-protein substitute for sour cream.