Delicious Turkey Taco Meal Prep Made Easy
A healthy and easy turkey taco meal prep recipe, perfect for busy weeks. Enjoy flavorful quinoa and seasoned turkey with fresh toppings.
Equipment
- deep skillet
- Dutch oven
- salad containers
- taco bowls
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic approximately 2 cloves
- 1 jalapeño diced, seeds and stem removed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup frozen corn
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth adjust based on cooking method
- Juice of ½ lime for Lime Cilantro Quinoa
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for Lime Cilantro Quinoa
- ⅛ teaspoon salt for Lime Cilantro Quinoa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder for Tomato & Green Chili Quinoa
- ½ teaspoon cumin for Tomato & Green Chili Quinoa
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes and green chilis for Tomato & Green Chili Quinoa
- toppings romaine lettuce, green onion, black olives, diced tomatoes, avocado, shredded Mexican cheese, cilantro, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in low-sodium chicken broth according to your preferred method.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add ground turkey, season, and cook until browned.
- Stir in spices, jalapeño, black beans, and corn; simmer for a few minutes.
- Divide quinoa into bowls, mixing lime juice and cilantro in one and spices in the other.
- Assemble meals with lettuce, taco meat, and quinoa; add toppings.
- Store in sealed containers for up to 4 days; enjoy cold or reheated.
Notes
This recipe can be modified with different meats instead of ground turkey. Store meals in glass containers for durability and microwave safety.