Turkey Burrito Bowl

There is so much to celebrate about this bowl of goodness. It’s yummy, it can be made in advance, and it’s good for you! What more is there to love? Just wait and see!

We love ordering a big ole burrito bowl from Chipotle®. With this turkey version, we trim back the calories, but keep all the flavor! When possible, go with low-sodium ingredients to control the amount of salt. The taste is as good as it gets, and super healthy, too!

All of the components can be made in advance. Simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave, and then assemble with your desired components. 

FOR THE BURRITO BOWL

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice (see below)

Ground Turkey Taco Meat (see below)

Seasoned Beans (see below)

Lettuce – Chopped romaine/iceberg

Corn salsa – fresh is easy (or bought)

Shredded cheese – Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, or Cotija

Pico de Gallo – fresh is better

Jalapeños – Fresh or pickled slices.

Salsa – fresh is better (or bought)

Sour cream or Mexican crema

Cilantro – Fresh and chopped

Avocado – Fresh and sliced

For the Turkey Taco Meat

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

1 lb ground turkey 93% lean

2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper ground

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth low-sodium

For the Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

1¼ cup long-grain brown rice

1⅔ cup water or broth

1 bay leaf

¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice usually from half of a lime

1 teaspoon olive oil optional

½ teaspoon salt

For the Seasoned Beans
If you’re in a crunch for time, simply drain the beans from the can and serve as is. 

1 15-oz can red kidney beans, rinsed

¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium

½ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Make Ground Turkey Taco Meat

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Add the ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring often, until no longer pink. Soak up extra grease with a paper towel, or tilt the skillet and spoon it off (discard safely).

Stir in the spices. Stir and cook until fully coated and aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook another minute.

Stir in the broth and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated but not dry, about 10 minutes. Cover and set aside.

Make Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Add the rice, water, and bay leaf into a medium-sized saucepan with a lid. Bring to a boil. Stir and lower the heat to LOW. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 40-50 minutes. Check the rice after 20 minutes, and add a little more water if needed. Continue until the rice is fluffy and soft. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaf.

Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Cover and set aside.

Prepare the Seasoned Beans

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cover and set aside.

Build the Burrito Bowls

Scoop about 1/3 cup of the rice into individual serving bowls. Top with turkey taco meat, seasoned beans, and other desired toppings. Serve at once.

This is one of those dishes that is perfect for do-ahead meal planning. Store each component in individual containers and then heat and serve each day of the week you want a burrito bowl.