Description
These Taco Salad Meal Prep Bowls are a quick, easy, and nutritious lunch or dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Made with lean ground turkey seasoned with taco spices, combined with black beans, corn, jasmine rice, cherry tomatoes, and fresh green leaf lettuce, these bowls are packed with flavor and texture. Prepared in just 30 minutes, they can be stored in the fridge and quickly reheated, making them ideal for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Green leaf lettuce, for topping
Carbohydrates
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (such as Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice)
Toppings (Optional)
- Salsa
- Light sour cream
- Light dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey: In a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground turkey. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning evenly over the turkey. Cook and crumble the turkey until it is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, stirring frequently to break up the meat.
- Prepare Meal Prep Bowls: Take four individual meal prep containers or any microwave-safe containers with lids. Evenly divide the cooked ground turkey among the four bowls.
- Add Beans, Corn, Rice, and Tomatoes: Distribute the drained black beans, drained corn, cooked jasmine rice, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly among the four bowls, layering each ingredient evenly for balanced portions in every bowl.
- Cool and Store: Allow the turkey and bowls to cool slightly before sealing with their lids. Store the covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat and Serve: When ready to eat, remove lids and microwave each bowl in 40 second increments until heated through. Top with fresh green leaf lettuce and your desired taco toppings such as salsa, light sour cream, or light dressing. Enjoy your flavorful and convenient taco salad bowl!
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey (93% lean) to keep the dish healthy and low in fat.
- Make sure to drain and rinse canned beans and corn to reduce sodium.
- Pre-cooked jasmine rice such as Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice speeds up meal prep time.
- Allow cooked ingredients to cool before sealing containers to prevent condensation and sogginess.
- This recipe keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it excellent for meal prepping.
- Customize with your favorite taco toppings such as avocado, shredded cheese, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
