March 23, 2022
It’s burger night, but with a twist! Chipotle Turkey Burger Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Ranch! Extra-juicy turkey burgers stuffed with cilantro, garlic & cumin but served as a burger in a bowl with all the fixings: fresh greens, dairy free creamy cilantro ranch, pico de gallo, smashed avocado, grilled corn, and last but certainly not least: Sweet potato fries! Because what is a burger without fries?
Use this super quick & satisfying meal to add some variety to your busy weeknight meals. The best part, this is perfect for meal prep & ready in 30 minutes or less.
Key Ingredients for Chipotle Turkey Burger Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Ranch
Ground turkey – To ensure the burgers are extra-juicy, use ground dark turkey or at least 93% lean meat.
Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce – Due to having a toddler, I don’t use the actual peppers in this recipe to keep it mild but I am using the adobo sauce & chipotle seasoning to achieve that smoky chipotle flavor without the heat!
Spices – My go-to combination of garlic powder & ground cumin creates classic Southwest-inspired flavor.
Burger bowl toppings – Have fun with this! I love using fresh greens, corn, pico de gallo or salsa, and smashed avocado to build the perfect turkey burger bowl. & whatever you do, be sure to finish off your loaded bowl with a handful of sweet potato fries!
Dairy Free Creamy Cilantro Ranch: A bowl of any kind calls for a drippy, tasty dressing. This dairy free ranch will require a paleo or homemade mayonnaise, that adobo sauce, garlic cloves, cilantro, chipotle seasoning, and lots of lime juice.
Turkey burger bowl recipe meal prep tips!
This turkey burger bowl recipe is already pretty quick, but you can make things even easier by prepping the burger mixture + dairy free cilantro ranch ahead of time. After forming the chipotle turkey burger patties, separate them with a piece of wax or parchment paper & store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the cilantro ranch in a airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
How to serve Chipotle Bowls to Kiddos
Deconstruct. Always!
The Ranch was a little spicy for my toddler, otherwise I would serve it for dipping!
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Chipotle Turkey Burger Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Ranch
Ingredients
Chipotle Turkey Burgers + Bowl Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean ground turkey)
- 1 tbsp paleo or home made mayo
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 C mixed greens
- 1 C pico de gallo
- 1 C corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 bag frozen sweet potato fries
Dairy Free Creamy Cilantro Ranch
- 1 C paleo or homemade mayo
- 1 lime, juiced About 2 Tbsp
- 1/4 C adobo sauce
- 1/2 C cilantro
- 3 garlic, cloves
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Sweet Potato Fries Fries
- Preheat Oven & Follow instructions on package. I like to make mine in the air fryer, spray with avocado oil & bake for 12-14 minutes. Shaking every 5 minutes or so.
Turkey Burgers
- Preheat Grill to 400°
- In a mixing bowl combine: turkey, mayo, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Form into 4 patties about an inch thick.
- When grill is up to temp, oil your grates and add your burgers. Cook 4-6 minutes per side or until temp reaches 165°
Dairy Free Cilantro Ranch
- In a blender, combine the ranch ingredients.
Assemble Bowls
- Build your bowls on a bed of greens and add your desired toppings. Add Sweet potato fries & drizzle with creamy cilantro ranch.
