Description
Taco Cottage Cheese Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with zesty taco-inspired toppings. This colorful bowl features lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and a kick of spices, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Ready in just 30 minutes and fully customizable based on your pantry staples, it’s a delightful option that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping things healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup ground turkey
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp sliced jalapeños
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of broth or water; simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Scoop cottage cheese into serving bowls (about one cup per serving).
- Spoon the seasoned turkey over the cottage cheese, then layer with cherry tomatoes and avocado slices.
- Garnish with jalapeños, cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap ground turkey for beef or plant-based alternatives like lentils for variety. Add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.