Warm cilantro-lime turkey bowl with light coconut rice, seared pineapple, and crispy black beans
A complete and original lunch bowl featuring aromatic sautéed turkey, gently coconut-scented rice, griddled pineapple, roasted black beans, and a fresh cilantro-lime finish. It balances sweet, citrusy, and savory flavors in a warm, comforting bowl.
Ingredients
- 180 g jasmine rice (enjuagado)
- 240 ml light coconut milk (without sugar)
- 240 ml water (for cocer the arroz)
- 6 g salt (divided, or to taste)
- 260 g cooked black beans (escurridos and dry)
- 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 4 g ground cumin (divided)
- 4 g smoked paprika (divided)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 300 g fresh pineapple (diced or triángulos small)
- 500 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
- 9 g garlic (chopped)
- 120 g red onion (en pluma fina, divided)
- 2 g lime zest (finely grated)
- 45 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed, divided)
- 20 g fresh cilantro (chopped, divided)
- 15 ml honey (for the piña and the pavo)
- 160 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado descongelado)
- 160 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 30 g scallions (sliced finas)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. On a baking tray, toss the black beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Spread in a single layer and roast for 18 to 20 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, stirring once, until toasted and lightly crisp.
- 2
2. Meanwhile, place the jasmine rice, light coconut milk, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 14 to 16 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 3
3. In a bowl, combine the ground turkey with half of the minced garlic, half of the lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 4
4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and cook the pineapple with the honey for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden around the edges. Remove and set aside.
- 5
5. In the same skillet, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and cook the corn for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred. Add half of the red onion, cook 2 more minutes, and transfer to a plate.
- 6
6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the seasoned turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked. Add the remaining garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the remaining lime juice and stir to combine.
- 7
7. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining lime zest, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon water if you want a looser texture.
- 8
8. Fluff the coconut rice and fold in half of the remaining cilantro. Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top with the turkey, seared pineapple, corn and onion mixture, crispy black beans, and the rest of the fresh red onion.
- 9
9. Finish each bowl with the yogurt sauce, scallions, and the remaining cilantro. Serve warm.
Chef tips
Dry the beans very well before roasting so they crisp up better. For extra contrast, add a few more drops of lime right before serving.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for ground chicken. Jasmine rice can be replaced with basmati rice. For a dairy-free version, use plain plant-based yogurt instead of traditional Greek yogurt.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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