Description

This Healthy Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl features the creamy goodness of cottage cheese combined with all your favorite taco fillings, balancing lean protein, fresh vegetables, and incredible taste for a wholesome, fulfilling meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Lean Ground Chicken or Turkey
1 packet (1 ounce) Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup Water
1 cup (8 ounces) Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa (optional)
1 cup Shredded Romaine Lettuce
1/2 cup Diced Ripe Tomatoes
1/4 cup Diced Red Onio
1/4 cup Corn (frozen, thawed, or canned, drained)
1/4 cup Black Beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
2 tablespoons Light Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeños (optional)
Lime Wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground chicken or turkey. Break apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked meat and pour in the water. Stir well and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly
Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa (if using) among your serving bowls
Spoon a generous serving of cottage cheese onto the rice or into the bowl
Layer the seasoned ground meat over the cottage cheese
Arrange shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, corn, and black beans attractively around the bowl
Top with cilantro, add optional sour cream or yogurt, jalapeños, and serve with lime wedges

Notes

Store components separately for optimal freshness.

Do not reheat the cottage cheese; add it fresh.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 375 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg