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Terra cotta bowl with rice, beans, chicken, corn, and salsa in it

Create Your Own Taco Bowl

Take the mess out of tacos and keep all the flavor with a taco bowl! Add what you have on hand and switch up proteins and vegetables for new flavor combos.
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Course: Lunch & Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, grain, leftovers, protein, vegetable
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice, uncooked 4 cups cooked
  • 2 cups cooked or canned beans or lentils; beef chili; cooked meat; canned chicken or fish; or a combination
  • 2 cups vegetables, fresh, frozen, or canned tomatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, peppers, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.
  • 1-2 teaspoons taco seasoning, garlic powder, or favorite seasoning
  • 2 cups leafy greens lettuce, spinach, cabbage, etc.
  • Toppings: grated cheese, low-fat sour cream, salsa, avocado, jalapeño, etc. 

Instructions

  • Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions, if uncooked. If cooked already, heat until warm.
  • Heat beans or meat and vegetables in a skillet until warm. Sprinkle with seasoning. 
  • Divide rice between 4-6 bowls. Add beans or meat and vegetables. Top with leafy greens and your favorite taco toppings. 

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