Q: What's the highest-protein burrito bowl meal prep?
A: Ground turkey + black beans + brown rice + Greek-yogurt sauce builds a 45g-protein burrito bowl. 480 kcal, 5 servings, scoop-and-go.
Substitution note: Joseph's Lavash Wraps not currently in stock — bowls work as-is without wraps, or use standard low-carb tortillas. We carry Allmax Meal Prep Lite as a protein-boost option for the same demographic.
Joseph's Lavash Wraps are an out-of-stock favourite at TNF — when they're in, they're the gold standard for low-carb wraps (60 kcal, 8g protein per wrap). For this meal prep, we serve the filling bowl-style which is also lower carb than burrito-style. Allmax Meal Prep Lite is the dairy-free supplement we recommend for lunch boost on lighter eating days.
Ingredients (5 bowls)
- 680g ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 can (400g) black beans, rinsed
- 1.5 cups dry brown rice (cooks to ~5 cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook brown rice per package (35 min) or pressure cook 22 min.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, brown turkey 6-7 min, draining excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, black beans and corn. Simmer 5 min.
- Mix Greek yogurt, remaining salsa, lime juice and cilantro to make sauce.
- Build bowls: 1 cup rice, 1/5 of the turkey-bean mix, 2 tbsp sauce each.
- Cool, seal, refrigerate up to 5 days.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
| Macro | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~480 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 52 g (10g fibre) |
| Fat | 9 g |
Macros are estimates; exact values depend on brands/lots used.
Tips From the TNF Kitchen
- Use 93% lean turkey — 99% lean gets dry, 85% lean is too fatty for meal prep.
- Toast taco seasoning in the pan for 30 sec before adding turkey — much deeper flavour.
- Keep sauce separate until eating — Greek yogurt sauce weeps overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze burrito bowl meal preps?
Yes — the turkey-bean filling freezes well; cook fresh rice when reheating for best texture.
Why ground turkey over ground beef?
Higher protein-to-fat ratio. 99% lean ground turkey can replace any ground beef recipe for cleaner macros.
Are black beans a complete protein?
Combined with rice, yes — the amino-acid profiles complement each other.
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