Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowls

Name: Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges, for serving

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Meal-prep bowls succeed or fail on Wednesday, not Sunday. Anything can look organized in matching containers when it is freshly made. The real test is whether seasoned turkey, rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime still sound like lunch after two days in the refrigerator.

Brown the ground turkey to 165°F, then simmer it with taco seasoning and a little water until the seasoning coats the meat instead of sitting dusty on top. Warm the beans and corn, portion everything over rice, and keep avocado and lime separate until serving if you want the freshest texture. Tomatoes can go in cold; cilantro is best added later if you are picky about wilted herbs.

The bowl reheats well because the hot components are simple and the fresh components are modular. In other words, this meal prep understands boundaries, which is more emotional maturity than I usually expect from a plastic container.

Prep20 minutes

Cook25 minutes

Total45 minutes

Serves4 servings

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
2Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
3While the turkey cooks, warm the black beans and corn together in a small saucepan or the microwave.
4Divide the rice among 4 meal-prep containers.
5Top each with the seasoned turkey, black beans and corn, and cherry tomatoes.
6Add avocado and cilantro just before eating, or pack separately to keep the avocado from browning, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 1 of 4 servings.

570Calories

38 gProtein

61 gCarbohydrates

21 gTotal Fat

4 gSaturated Fat

14 gFiber

5 gTotal Sugars

350 mgSodium

95 mgCholesterol

Estimated from the ingredients and quantities in this recipe using standard food-composition values. Brand choices, trimming, cooking loss, optional ingredients, and actual portion size can change the numbers. How we calculate nutrition estimates.

Pro Tips

Confirm the turkey reaches 165°F with a thermometer -- ground turkey can look fully cooked on the outside before the center is safe.
Pack the avocado separately from the rest of the bowl if meal-prepping more than a day ahead; it browns quickly once cut.
Let the turkey and rice cool slightly before sealing containers so condensation doesn't make everything soggy in the fridge.