Southwest Turkey and Black Bean Protein Bowl
4.5
(2 reviews)
20min
25min
4
606
Chef's Note
For meal prep, store the components separately and assemble just before eating. The turkey mixture actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. For an extra protein boost, you can add a dollop of cottage cheese instead of regular cheddar, which will maintain the creamy texture while increasing the protein content.
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Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
1 large red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 medium jalapeño
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 15-oz cans black beans
1 14.5-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
2 medium avocado
2 whole lime
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Begin by cooking 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions with 2 cups of water. This should take about 20 minutes.
- 2
While the rice cooks, dice 1 medium onion, 1 large red bell pepper, and mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1 medium jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned.
- 4
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to coat the meat and vegetables evenly with the spices.
- 7
Drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans, then add them to the skillet along with 1 can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
- 8
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- 9
While the mixture simmers, dice 2 avocados, chop 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, and cut 2 limes into wedges.
- 10
To assemble each bowl, place 1/4 of the cooked brown rice at the bottom, top with 1/4 of the turkey and black bean mixture, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- 11
Garnish each bowl with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
606
61g
30g
27g
Reviews (2)
MC P.
1/28/20265/5
Super yummy and easy!
Stevie H.
8/30/20254/5
Used half an onion, would have been better with some corn