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Meal Prep Taco Bowls

These taco bowls are loaded with ground meat, rice, beans, veggies and cilantro-lime crema. They're high in protein, fibre and meal preppable!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey or beef
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or 2 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese grated

Rice

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice

Cilantro lime crema

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional toppings

  • tortilla chips
  • guacamole or chopped avocado
  • jalapenos
  • lime wedges
  • extra cilantro for topping

Instructions

  • Add rice and water with a pinch of salt and oil to a rice cooker or pot on the stove and cook until all liquid has absorbed.
  • Add sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and salt to a blender or blend together in a bowl with an immersion blender.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add ground chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper and breaking up with a spatula. Add taco seasoning, then saute for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, prepare toppings.
  • Divide cooked rice, ground meat and toppings among 4 bowls, then drizzle with sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional info does not include optional toppings.
Store ingredients separately and assemble when needed for optimal freshness. 
Store in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
Reheat meat and rice in the microwave if desired. 
Freeze the cooked ground meat and rice in separate freezer safe bags or containers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1734IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg