Build Your Own Fiesta Turkey Taco Bowl
A quick 15-minute customizable taco bowl featuring seasoned turkey, fiber-rich black beans, fresh lettuce, and avocado. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free for a fast weeknight family meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Place a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Place a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 1 tsp of olive oil.
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Add 140g of lean ground turkey and…
Add 140g of lean ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of taco seasoning over…
Sprinkle 1 tsp of taco seasoning over the cooked turkey and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Warm 0.5 cup of black beans and 0.25 cup of corn in a microwave-safe dish for 45 seconds.
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Assemble your bowl by placing 1 cup…
Assemble your bowl by placing 1 cup of chopped romaine lettuce at the base.
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Top with the warm seasoned turkey
Top with the warm seasoned turkey, warm black beans, corn, 0.25 cup of salsa, and 0.25 slice of sliced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately and enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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