Turkey Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

🧂 Ingredients

• for the cilantro lime rice:
• 1 c. long grain white rice
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 T. finely chopped fresh cilantro
• for the turkey taco mixture:
• 1 lb. ground turkey

  or ground beef or chicken
• 3 T. Homemade {Green} Taco Seasoning or 1 packet Chi-Chi’s Restaurante Seasoning
• ⅓ c. water
• salt and pepper

  if desired
• other goodies and mix-ins…pick and choose what you like:
• black beans
• shredded cheeses
• lettuce

  finely chopped
• tomatoes

  diced
• bell peppers

  any color you like, diced
• onion

  diced
• avocado

  diced
• cilantro

  chopped
• fresh lime wedges for squeezing over it all…
• and optional condiments:
• fresh pico
• salsa
• taco sauce
• Honey and Chipotle Vinaigrette
• Zesty Sweet Corn Relish
• sour cream
• guacamole

Instructions

• 1 In a medium-large saucepan with a heavy bottom, combine rice, water, salt, and
  bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down to medium-low (“2”
  on our stove) and cover pan with lid. Simmer for 14 minutes (no peeking!), or
  until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
• 2 Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Discard bay leaf. Drizzle
  lime juice over rice, sprinkle with cilantro, and fluff with a fork to combine.
  Serve warm.
• 3 In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey. Then add taco
  seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Turn heat down to medium-low and let
  simmer until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• 4 Taste and adjust by adding salt and pepper, if desired.
• 5 Add a couple scoops of warm cilantro lime rice to the bottom of individual
  serving bowls, followed by a scoop of prepared turkey taco mixture.
• 6 Have the rest of your desired taco mix-ins and condiments ready for individuals
  to add as they please.

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