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Cottage cheese taco bowl with colorful toppings

Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl: High Protein, Easy & Healthy

This cottage cheese taco bowl is a protein-rich, low-carb twist on classic taco salad—quick, creamy, and perfect for meal prep.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bowl 1x

Ingredients

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1/2 cup cottage cheese

3 oz ground turkey or beef, seasoned

1/4 avocado, sliced

1/4 cup black beans

1/2 cup shredded lettuce

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp salsa

1 tbsp chopped red onion

Fresh cilantro, lime wedge

Instructions

1. Spoon cottage cheese into the bottom of your bowl.

2. Top with seasoned taco meat.

3. Add lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, and onions.

4. Spoon salsa on top and add fresh cilantro.

5. Serve with lime wedge and enjoy cold or room temperature.

Notes

Use plant-based meat or beans for vegetarian version.

Try spicy cottage cheese by mixing with hot sauce.

Store components separately for fresh meal prep bowls.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Assembled
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg