Description
Quick Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls are a delicious and nutritious option for busy weeknights or meal prep enthusiasts. This recipe features creamy cottage cheese topped with seasoned ground beef and fresh pico de gallo, creating a satisfying meal that is bursting with flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings, these taco bowls offer a delightful combination of textures and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare these flavorful bowls that store well in the fridge, making them an ideal choice for those seeking quick and healthy meal options.
Ingredients
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- 0.75 lb ground beef
- 2.5 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 1 lime
- 3.5 cups cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Prepare pico de gallo by dicing the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños; mix with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned (5–7 minutes). Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2 minutes.
- In meal prep containers, layer cottage cheese as a base followed by the seasoned beef.
- Top with cheddar cheese and pico de gallo; gently combine.
- Store in the refrigerator and add sliced avocado before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg