Craving tacos? This make-at-home nourish bowl is loaded with veggies and powered by protein-rich ground pork, fulfilling your cravings. Big on flavour and easy to make, it’s perfect for busy nights when you want something fresh, without all the effort.
Taco Salad Nourish Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tsp 10 mL oil
- 1 lb 454 g ground pork
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL salt
- 2 tsp 10 mL chili powder
- 1 tsp 5 mL cumin
- 1/2 cup 125 mL water
- 1 tsp 5 mL cornstarch
- 6 cups 1.5L chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups 500 mL halved grape tomatoes
- Tortilla chips for garnish
Charred Corn
- 1 tsp 5 mL oil
- 1 1/2 cups 375 mL frozen or fresh corn
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
Cilantro-Lime Rice
- 1 1/2 cups 375 mL cooked brown rice
- 1 tsp 5 mL lime zest
- 1 tbsp 15 mL lime juice
- 1 tbsp 15 mL finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL salt
Yogurt-Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup 125 mL plain 2% M.F. Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp 5 mL lime zest
- 1 tbsp 30 mL lime juice
- 1/4 tsp 1 mL salt
Method
- Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and salt, and cook until browned, with some crispy bits. Add chili powder and cumin, and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Whisk together water and cornstarch, and add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes or until liquid has thickened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Charred Corn: In the same skillet, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil over medium high heat. Stir in corn and jalapeño; cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until corn begins to char. Stir and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until evenly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cilantro-Lime Rice: In a bowl combine brown rice, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Yogurt-Lime Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime zest and juice, and salt. If dressing is too thick, add water, 1 tsp (5 mL) at a time, until the consistency is easy to drizzle.
- Build bowls by adding pork mixture, lettuce, tomato, Charred Corn, and Cilantro-Lime Rice around the bowl’s perimeter. Drizzle with Yogurt-Lime Dressing and serve with tortilla chips, if using.
TIP
- These nourish bowls make terrific already-prepped nutritious meals for when you’re on the go. Prepare everything ahead of time, put into individual serving containers, then store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Drizzle with Yogurt-Lime Dressing just before serving.
- Nutrition per serving (1/4 recipe): 520 calories, 31 g protein, 25 g fat, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g fibre, 6 g sugars, 570 mg sodium.
