🌮 High-Protein Turkey Taco Bowls with Zingy Mexican Twist
A flavour-packed, high-protein dinner that’s easy to make and full of colour. These turkey taco bowls are layered with crunchy tortilla chips, juicy spiced turkey, beans, and veggies - all topped with fresh coriander and shredded lettuce. A delicious and balanced midweek meal that doesn’t compromise on taste!
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Gluten-Free (use GF chips) | Dairy-Free (if chips are dairy-free) | Nut-free | Pregnancy-friendly
25 mins
30 mins
Easy
4
Sugars
9g
Kcal
540
Fibre
9g
Fat
20g
Protein
36g
Saturates
4g
Salt
1.2g
Carbs
47g
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Cooking time:
Prep time:
25 mins
Gluten-Free (use GF chips) | Dairy-Free (if chips are dairy-free) | Nut-free | Pregnancy-friendly
Difficulty:
Serves:
30 mins
Easy
4
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Sugars
9g
Fibre
9g
Protein
36g
Salt
1.2g
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Prep time:
Cooking time:
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Serves:
Gluten-Free (use GF chips) | Dairy-Free (if chips are dairy-free) | Nut-free | Pregnancy-friendly
25 mins
30 mins
Easy
4
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Ingredients:
For the Mexican seasoning
• 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the taco bowls
• 500g turkey mince (7% fat)
• Mexican seasoning (from above)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or goose fat)
• 6 spring onions, roughly chopped (use the whole onion including green tops)
• 2 peppers (any colour), deseeded and diced
• 200g fresh tomatoes, skins removed
• 300g passata
• (or instead use 400g tin chopped tomatoes, juice drained)
• 400g tin kidney beans, drained
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
• Lightly salted tortilla chips
• Shredded lettuce, to serve
• Salt and ground black pepper
• (Optional: Grated cheese of your choosing)
Instructions:
(Seasoning is a guide only, you can add or lower the amounts used to your liking)
1. To make the Mexican seasoning, mix together the cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder (if using fresh garlic dice and add to the turkey meat whilst mixng) salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Place the turkey mince and the Mexican seasoning from step one in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands to coat the mince thoroughly.
3. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil (or goose fat) in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the spring onions, and peppers. Cook until soft add a pinch of salt and pepper, then remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
4. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil (or goose fat) in the same pan. Add the turkey mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
5. After removing the skin, dice the tomatoes and add them in along with the passata (or tinned tomatoes), kidney beans, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
6. Return the cooked vegetables to the pan, stir in most of the chopped coriander, and cook for another 3 minutes (just to warm the veg).
7. To serve, break up some tortilla chips and place them at the bottom of the bowl. Spoon the turkey mixture over the top, line each bowl with a handful of tortilla chips and some shredded lettuce. then sprinkle with the remaining coriander. Serve immediately.
(Optional: Add some grated cheese of your choosing)
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
Swap turkey mince for lean beef or plant-based mince for a veggie version.
Use baked tortilla chips or swap for brown rice to reduce fat.
For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño with the veg.
Add cheese and stir in
Storage & Meal Prep:
The turkey mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
Reheat thoroughly before serving - add fresh lettuce and chips just before serving to keep them crisp.
Ideal For:
Busy families, fitness-focused eaters, or anyone looking for a quick high-protein dinner with bold Mexican flavours.


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Brilliant! Made this one last night! The whole family loved it!