Busy summer weeks call for super simple meals...such as these Healthy Burrito Bowls! Spiced Mexican rice, seasoned ground turkey, black beans, fresh chopped lettuce and tomatoes, corn, sauteed peppers, and any other toppings you prefer. I like to drizzle dairy-free queso over it all; it’s the move, trust me. These bowls are so flavorful and easy to make, they’re bound to be on repeat for your weekly menu rotation.

The homemade Mexican rice is my favorite part of the dish. It’s cooked in chicken broth and tomato sauce, which gives it its classic red/orange color. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt, the rice is full of flavor on its own.

For the protein in this recipe I wanted to keep it super simple: ground turkey. It takes almost no effort to cook up in a skillet, which was the goal for this dish. Simple, easy, healthy, and delicious...the makings of the perfect weeknight dinner! The turkey is seasoned just using taco seasoning. You can use any kind you like, but I recommend Siete’s Taco Seasoning. It’s amazing ingredients and it tastes fantastic.

The beauty of burrito bowls is that you can really add any combination of veggies and toppings that you like to make it your own. I love adding as much plant variety as possible into my meals. Blackbeans add extra protein and fiber, and they really help with satiety. Corn brings some yummy sweetness and insoluble fiber (we love fiber here). Bell peppers and yellow onions are both so nutrient dense and packed with vitamin C, not to mention their flavors are perfect for a burrito bowl! Some other staples to include are lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

To top it all off, I like to use Siete’s dairy-free queso; however, you could also just use regular queso or even sprinkle some grated cheese on top. These bowls come together in such an amazing combination of flavor. They’re nutrient dense, full of complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats. Aaaand they’re so easy to whip up! If you’re looking for a nourishing and easy meal to prep for a busy week, this one is definitely for you.

If you do give these Healthy Burrito Bowls a try, be sure to comment below and/or tag me on Instagram and let me know how you like them! I really love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for stopping by!
Take Care xx
Slim

Healthy Burrito Bowls

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the rice:

1 cup long grain white or jasmine rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (8oz) can of tomato sauce
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt

For everything else:

1 lb ground turkey or chicken
Olive oil for cooking
2 tbsp Siete taco seasoning (or whichever you prefer)
2 bell peppers (1 yellow and 1 orange), sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 cup frozen or canned yellow corn
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped

Instructions

Heat the olive oil up over medium-high heat in a medium pot. Add the rice and cook until toasted to a light golden brown (7-10 minutes), stirring frequently. Then add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk together then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil sizzles to a drop of water, add the ground turkey. Cook until browned and then add the taco seasoning and ⅓ cup water. Stir and continue cooking until thickened.
Remove the turkey from the skillet and place it in a bowl, set aside.
Drizzle a little more olive oil and add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened. Remove them and then add the corn to the skillet, with a little more oil if needed. Cook just until heated.
To assemble the bowls, divide up the rice, turkey, peppers and onions, corn, beans, lettuce, and tomato between 4 bowls. Add any additional toppings you like and enjoy!