GROUND TURKEY-Turkey Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• for the cilantro lime rice:
• 1 c. long grain white rice
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 T. finely chopped fresh cilantro
• for the turkey taco mixture:
• 1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef or chicken)
• 3-6 tablespoons homemade Taco Seasoning
• 1/3 c. water
• salt and pepper, if desired
• other goodies and mix-ins...pick and choose what you like:
• black beans
• shredded cheeses
• lettuce, finely chopped
• tomatoes, diced
• bell peppers (any color you like), diced
• onion, diced
• avocado, diced
• cilantro, chopped
• fresh lime wedges for squeezing over it all...
• and optional condiments:
• fresh pico
• salsa
• taco sauce
• Honey and Chipotle Vinaigrette
• Zesty Sweet Corn Relish
• sour cream
• guacamole

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

for the cilantro lime rice:

Combine rice, water, salt, and bay leaf and cook on one cycle, white rice. Let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Discard bay leaf. Drizzle lime juice over rice, sprinkle with cilantro, and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve warm.

for the turkey taco mixture:

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey. Then add taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust by adding salt and pepper, if desired.

to assemble the turkey taco bowls with cilantro lime rice:

Add a couple scoops of warm cilantro lime rice to the bottom of individual serving bowls, followed by a scoop of prepared turkey taco mixture. Have the rest of your desired taco mix-ins and condiments ready for individuals to add as they please.

NUTRITION (1/6 of turkey mixture, lettuce, tomato, black beans, 1/2 oz. diced cheddar, 1/8 of an avocado ):

Calories 348.6
Total Fat 13.4 g
Saturated Fat 4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8 g
Cholesterol 65.8 mg
Sodium 167.7 mg
Potassium 341.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33.7 g
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 24.2 g