Description
This Sweet Potato Taco Meat Cottage Cheese Bowl is a high-protein, macro-balanced meal made with roasted sweet potatoes, taco-seasoned meat, and creamy cottage cheese. Packed with fiber, flavor, and nutrients, it’s perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a quick dinner. Easy, customizable, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
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6 oz ground turkey or lean ground beef
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½ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
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1 tsp olive oil
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1 tbsp taco seasoning
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¼ avocado, sliced
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2 tbsp salsa or pico de gallo
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Optional: shredded lettuce, black beans, lime wedge, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
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Roast the sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
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Cook the taco meat: Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer until fully cooked and coated in spice.
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Assemble the bowl: In a serving bowl, layer sweet potatoes, taco meat, and cottage cheese.
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Top it off: Add salsa, avocado, and any optional toppings like lettuce, beans, or lime.
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Serve and enjoy immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
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Use thick, high-quality cottage cheese to avoid sogginess.
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Swap taco meat for lentils or tofu for a vegetarian version.
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This bowl stores well for up to 4 days—keep wet and dry toppings separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven Roast
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~450–500g
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg