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Ground turkey, beans, greens and quinoa topped with fresh cucumber, avocado and salsa in a serving bowl to serve as a burrito bowl.
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Black Bean Quinoa Turkey Burrito Bowls

Make these easy chipotle-styled ground turkey burrito bowls with lean protein, quinoa or rice, and fresh salad greens for a healthy meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

For cooking turkey

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion peel and cut in quarters
  • 2-3 small garlic cloves
  • 1 small tomato cut in quarters
  • 1-2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Bowl assembly

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 avocados peel and slice (or prepare homemade guacamole)
  • 2 small cucumbers cut it in quarters and then thinly slice
  • 4 cup arugula or more
  • 2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions

Cooking ground turkey

  • In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, and tomato. Pulse chop everything finely. Do not over-blend; keep the mixture chunky.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet on low heat. Add the chopped mixture and saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • Then add ground turkey, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix everything well. Using a spatula, break the turkey meat into small pieces.
  • Cover and simmer the meat for 5 minutes or until the pink color disappears and is fully cooked.
  • Let it cool down slightly

Burrito bowl assembly

  • Spread arugula in a large serving bowl or deep plate, then add cooked quinoa, turkey, and black beans.
  • Then top it with sliced avocado, cucumbers, and salsa.
  • Finally, drizzle some olive oil, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately to enjoy fresh.

Notes

  1. Add one jalapeno to the onion and tomato mixture for added taste and heat.
  2. Read the preparation and helpful tips sections above for more details. 
  3. Skip quinoa and use this Mexican brown rice or cilantro lime brown rice instead.
  4. You can customize the toppings to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 27.8g | Fat: 23.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 8.2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 12mg