(Pick up some healthier habits, weight loss tips, clean recipes and more by signing up for Prevention’s FREE newsletters! 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!
Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats
Sweet, creamy, and high in fiber, hollowed out spaghetti squash halves make for a clean, satisfying alternative to the usual tortilla shell. Skinnytaste fills them with spiced ground turkey and veggies, shredded cheese, and homemade pico de gallo. But you could fill these boats with any protein that would work in a regular taco bowl—from ground chicken or beef to black beans. (For even more healthy deliciousness, top your bowl with one of these 4 avocado-free guacamole recipes.)
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. MORE: 7 Cooking Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Fish
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 flavorful tomato-avocado salsa that’s loaded with cilantro, garlic, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Yum! Make the perfect roast chicken with this easy how-to:
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. (For even more vegetarian meals packed with the muscle-building nutrient, don’t miss these 9 meatless meals that are super high in protein.)
Tequila Shrimp 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 shrimp, veggies, avocado, and honey-garlic vinaigrette are all so darn delicious that the chips probably won’t even register. MORE: 14 Guilt-Free Chip And Dip Recipes
Sweet Potato Noodle Taco Bowls
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