Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
- Fresh toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Prepare vegetables and meat while rice cooks.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey or chicken; cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn; cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with the meat mixture and your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, and jalapeños.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for added zest.
Notes
- Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Reheat thoroughly before serving and add fresh toppings for enhanced flavor.
- You can customize toppings and ingredients as per dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Healthy, Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg