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Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Turkey Taco Bowl Recipe

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A quick and healthy turkey taco bowl made with just five core ingredients. Ready in under 20 minutes, this low-effort, high-reward meal is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 packet (or 3 tbsp) taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 avocado sliced, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Drain and rinse the black beans. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and divide among four serving bowls. Measure out the Greek yogurt.
  2. Cook the turkey: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey to the dry pan. Break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Let it cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a brown crust, then stir and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and deeply browned.
  3. Season and add beans: Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey. Add 2 tablespoons of water (or salsa liquid if using). Stir well. Add the drained black beans and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the hot turkey and bean mixture over the beds of chopped romaine lettuce.
  5. Add toppings: Top each bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt. Add any optional toppings like salsa, cheese, avocado, or cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, store the lettuce separately from the turkey mixture and assemble just before eating to keep lettuce crisp. The turkey mixture can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Do not add oil to the pan when cooking turkey; the dry pan method creates better browning. For a vegetarian version, replace turkey with two cans of black beans or one can each of black beans and lentils.

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