Meal of the Day!

Beefy Burrito Bowls (Great for pre-paring lunches)


There is never a bad time for a burrito bowl, all the flavor with out all the carbs. This bowl is packed with protein and veggies! Try this as a dinner dish or meal prep your way into the next week!

Serves 4


Ingredients: 

1 pound ground turkey
1 Tablespoon low-sodium taco seasoning
2 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes
1/2 cup salsa
Optional toppings: olive, radishes, guacamole, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, chopped lettuce. 

Directions: 


  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground turkey and taco seasoning; cook 8-10 minutes, breaking turkey until crumbled and stirring occasionally until meat is no longer pink.
  2. Divide rice evenly among 4 lunch bowl, top rice with the seasoned ground turkey. Top then with the black beans, tomatoes, corn kernels, cheese, and avocado.
  3. Top each with salsa and optional toppings. Top each container with a lid or plastic wrap and store in a refrigerator until ready to grab for lunch. 












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