Turkey Fajita Rice Bowls
Healthy, protein packed rice bowls with fajita inspired flavors.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large sweet bell pepper, diced
- 16 ounces of ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cups of rice, cooked
- 2 cups of lettuce, shredded
Optional Add-Ins
- queso fresco, crumbled
- fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- tomatoes, diced
- sour cream or salsa
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat
- Add the diced onion and peppers, season generously with salt and black pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes
- Transfer the onions and peppers onto a plate and set aside for now
- Add 16 ounces of ground turkey into the skillet and season with tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika and chili powder
- Cook until browned, cooked through and broken into small pieces
- Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook while stirring for 60 seconds
- Add the softened onions and peppers and 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro and mix until everything is evenly distributed and transfer off of the heat
- Add rice and shredded lettuce into bowls and top with the ground turkey mixture
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco and sour cream