Love the fusion of flavours in taco bowls but hate the whole deep-fried shell thing? Yeah, we’re right there with you, which is why we set out to find healthy taco bowl recipes that won’t leave you feeling bloated.
Healthy taco bowls have all the delicious fillings and toppings that you crave, but instead of being packaged in a bowl of grease, salt and refined carbs, they’re served in actual bowls or on wholesome beds of veggies. Oh, and they still taste great regardless of the sacrifice. But don’t take our word for it. Try them yourself and see!
Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa
Quinoa is the perfect base for veggie and protein bowls, so why not use it for taco bowls, too? Here, Cooking Classy tops the fluffy whole grain with classic burrito ingredients like cumin-spiced chicken, black beans and corn. As for the fixings, kick things up a notch with a flavourful tomato-avocado salsa that’s loaded with coriander, garlic and freshly squeezed lime juice. Yum!
Vegan Tempeh Taco Bowls
Quinoa isn’t the only whole grain that’s great for taco bowls. Delish Knowledge tops chewy, nutty farro with crumbled tempeh, corn, black beans and veggies, and drizzles everything with a creamy avocado, jalapeno and lime sauce. The result is hearty and satisfying—but not at all heavy. And even though it’s meatless, it still packs a whopping 23 grams of protein per serving.
Tequila Prawn Taco Salad
If you can’t imagine a taco bowl without some starchy crunch, this is the recipe for you. How Sweet It Is uses homemade baked tortilla chips in place of the usual taco shell, which is almost always deep-fried. But to be totally honest, the tequila prawn, veggies, avocado and honey-garlic vinaigrette are all so darn delicious that the chips probably won’t even register.
Sweet Potato Noodle Taco Bowls
It’s time to break out your spiralizer, people. Sweet potato noodles are the base for these beef and black bean taco bowls from Slim Sanity. The sweet, earthy flavour pairs perfectly with the rich, seasoned meat and beans. Plus, these bowls are seriously filling—they serve up 32 grams of protein and 10 grams of fibre per serving.
Chile-Lime Fish Taco Bowls with Citrus Crema
Fish tacos are meant to be light and refreshing, and this recipe from Perry’s Plate totally nails it. It calls for crunchy shredded cabbage in place of a soggy shell and ties everything together with chipotle-lime marinated halibut, grilled pineapple salsa, avocado, pumpkin seeds and a quick-to-make citrus crema for tangy richness.
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