• Follow Us
Simmer and sage logo | Simmer & Sage
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Starter Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Sauce Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
Contact Me
Simmer and sage logo | Simmer & Sage
Contact Me
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Starter Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Sauce Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
Simmerandsage » Recipes » Turkey Burrito Bowl

Turkey Burrito Bowl

March 23, 2020

By simmerandsagePublished: March 23rd, 2020Updated: January 7th, 2023
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This Turkey Burrito Bowl is everything that’s great about Mexican cuisine – fresh ingredients, gluten-free, high in fiber and huge on flavor. It’s loaded with protein-rich ground turkey, black beans, sweet corn, buttery avocado and seasoned rice. Healthy eating should always be this delicious!

Turkey Burrito Bowl with corn, avocados and black beans

I am a big fan of Mexican food. I love the balance that most Mexican dishes have of protein, carbs and veggies.

Most Mexican dishes are high in fiber and low in sugar. It’s a very diet-friendly and gluten-free friendly cuisine. And it’s never, ever, boring.

What’s in these Burrito Bowls

These Healthy Burrito Bowls are piled high with goodness. They have the right amount of kick without being overpowering, and the spice is cooled down with a generous drizzle of lime crema which is not to be missed.

Lime crema garnished with fresh lime wedges

Here’s what you’ll need to build your bowl:

  • Ground turkey. Go for 93% lean to lower the fat and still keep all the protein.
  • Seasoned rice. The ingredients for homemade rice seasoning are below. I keep this seasoning on hand in an airtight container labeled “taco seasoning”, “Spanish rice seasoning”, or whatever else you want to call it. It’s great for seasoning all kinds of proteins, rice, scrambled eggs and even fries.
Homemade spice blend for Mexican rice
  • Black beans. A simple can of beans, rinsed with water and drained.
  • Corn. In season, it’s fun to grill the corn and shave the kernels off the cob. During the cooler months, just pop open a can.
  • Avocado. An excellent source of good fats, avocado is super satisfying and makes you feel fuller faster.
  • Cotija cheese. Similar to queso fresco, cotija is a white crumbly cheese that’s mild in flavor and a bit salty.
  • Salsa, cilantro and chopped scallions for garnish.

Ground turkey burrito bowl garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions

Customizing your Burrito Bowl

The beauty of a burrito bowl is that you can make it whatever you want it to be, as long as you stick to the basic components of rice, meat and beans. Here are some easy swaps you can make:

  • Try ground beef, pork, pulled chicken or even plant-based protein instead of ground turkey.
  • For the seasoned rice, if you want to really cut carbs you could use seasoned cauliflower rice instead.
  • Try refried beans instead of black beans for a different texture without sacrificing the fiber content.
  • Swap in shredded cheddar or jack cheese for the cotija cheese.
Ground turkey and onions cooking in a skillet

How to serve you burrito bowl

When I’m making this Turkey Burrito Bowl for the family, I’ll set it up buffet style so that everyone can pile on their favorite toppings. It’s also easier to store any leftovers this way too, by keeping everything separate.

Corn, diced avocado and cotija cheese in a burrito bowl

And although skipping the tortilla will save carbs and calories, it’s fun to serve these bowls with a side of baked tortilla chips for a little crunch.

When you make this Turkey Burrito Bowl, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy!

For more healthy dinner recipes, try these:

  • Easy and Healthy Thai Basil Shrimp with Coconut Rice
  • Best Texas Style Chili Recipe (No Beans)
  • Salmon Rice Bowl with Avocado & Spicy Mayo

For more Mexican-inspired recipes, try these:

  • Healthy Mexican Layer Dip
  • Elote Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Easy Black Bean & Corn Salad with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Turkey Burrito Bowl1 300x300

Turkey Burrito Bowl

Healthy and gluten free with ground turkey, black beans, seasoned rice, corn and avocado with a refreshing lime crema
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

The Bowls

  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 14 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 14 oz. can corn kernels drained
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup scallions diced
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 4 tsp. rice seasoning see below
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese grated
  • limes garnish, optional
  • cilantro garnish, optional

Rice Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp. sweet paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder

Lime Crema

  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 tsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Make the Lime Crema: combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey and onions. Do not drain liquid. Remove from heat and stir in the garlic powder, salt, paprika and cayenne. Set aside.
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the rice seasoning in a bowl. Stir the seasoning into the cooked rice. Divide rice evenly between 4 bowls.
  • Divide the ground turkey between the bowls. Arrange the black beans, corn and avocado in each bowl. Drizzle the Lime Crema over top and sprinkle with grated Cojita cheese. Garnish with cilantro, scallions and fresh lime wedges.
Keyword dinner, gluten free, healthy
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

How useful was this recipe?

Click on a star to rate it!

Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 1

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this recipe.

Share this recipe:

Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes, Trending Recipes

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi! I’m Jackie.

Jackie

Welcome to my little food utopia! Here you'll find simple recipes that are usually healthy, occasionally indulgent and always delicious. I'm a self-taught cook, recipe creator and food photographer. Sometimes you might see me talking about my favorite subject - food - on QVC. Thanks for trusting me with your dinner plans!

Read More

Find a Recipe

Socialize With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe

Trending Recipes

Chai Tea Latte Recipe (Just like Dunkin Donuts)

Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe (Texas Roadhouse Style)

Best Chicken Chesapeake Recipe (with Maryland Crab)

Crispy Italian Chicken Sandwich | Simmer & Sage

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Recipe (Italian Style)

Easy Creamy Blush Sauce (Pink Pasta Sauce Recipe)

Raita Recipe (Indian Yogurt Sauce for Naan & Biryani)

Footer logo | Simmer & Sage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • The Chickens
  • Contact
  • The Garden
  • Testimonials
  • Entrees Recipes
  • Privacy Policy

Follow Us

COPYRIGHT © 2022 · SIMMER AND SAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Web Design by Pixelchefs.com

Join the Simmer & Sage Community

Free recipes delivered to your inbox every week!

Enter your email address

Thanks, I’m not interested