Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl
This bowl brings together seasoned taco-style ground meat (or beans for a vegetarian option), fluffy rice or quinoa, fresh veggies, and creamy cottage cheese for a tangy, protein-rich topping. It’s customizable, quick, and perfect for a balanced meal.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings:2-3
Ingredients
For the taco filling:
250g (½ lb) lean ground beef, chicken, turkey or 1 ½ cups black beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp oregano
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp tomato paste or salsa
For the base:
1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
½ cup shredded lettuce
Toppings:
1 cup cottage cheese
1 small tomato, diced
½ cup corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
½ avocado, sliced or diced
¼ cup black beans
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions
Cook the base:
Prepare rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Keep warm.
Make taco filling:
Heat olive oil in a skillet.
Saute onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add ground meat (or beans for vegetarian) and cook through.
Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste/salsa. Cook 2–3 minutes until flavors combine.
Assemble bowls:
In each bowl, add rice or quinoa, shredded lettuce, and taco filling.
Top with cottage cheese, tomato, corn, avocado, black beans, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes & Tips
For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips on top.
Cottage cheese pairs well with taco spices—use small-curd for creaminess.
You can swap cottage cheese with whipped cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Store filling, base, and toppings separately. Add cottage cheese fresh when serving.
Q: Is this bowl spicy?
It’s mild unless you add chili powder or hot salsa. Great for non-spicy preference too.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~490 kcal
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 7g