Dairy-Free Taco Rice

Say hello to your new weeknight favorite: Dairy-Free Taco Rice—a bold and satisfying one-pan dish that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful! This recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground turkey or beef with aromatic garlic and onion, a medley of warm spices like chili powder and cumin, and fluffy cooked rice. Infused with tomato paste, lime juice, and a touch of fresh cilantro, every bite bursts with vibrant Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and gluten-free dinner that can easily be customized with toppings like chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, or creamy dairy-free sour cream. Whether you’re meal-prepping or serving it fresh, this hearty taco rice is a crowd-pleaser that delivers all the flavor without any dairy!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground turkey or ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 0 optional Dairy-free sour cream (optional for serving)
• 0 optional Diced tomatoes (optional for serving)
• 0 optional Chopped avocado or guacamole (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 4

Add the ground protein (turkey or beef) to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the meat.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and mix it into the meat mixture. Then, pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and fold in the cooked rice, ensuring it is evenly mixed with the seasoned meat.

Step 8

Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 9

Serve warm with optional toppings like dairy-free sour cream, diced tomatoes, or avocado. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1702.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2137.2

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 2975.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 124.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 312.4mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 2915.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 40.6%