Description
A vibrant, protein‑packed bowl that combines seasoned ground turkey with fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado for a satisfying Mexican‑style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add ground turkey.
- Season the turkey with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned, about 6‑8 minutes.
- Stir in black beans and corn; heat through for 2‑3 minutes.
- Divide cooked rice among four bowls, top with the turkey‑bean mixture, avocado slices, lettuce, and salsa.
- Garnish each bowl with a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a spoonful of Greek yogurt. This recipe makes 4 generous servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey, burrito bowl, Mexican, quick dinner, high protein