Description
Mexican-inspired fiesta-style cottage cheese taco bowl delivers a zesty flavor explosion packed with protein and fresh ingredients. Colorful layers combine creamy cottage cheese, seasoned proteins, and crisp vegetables, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Corn:
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Create a smooth foundation by spreading cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a serving bowl.
- Layer seasoned ground beef over the cottage cheese, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Incorporate black beans and corn, distributing them uniformly across the meat layer for balanced texture and taste.
- Drizzle vibrant salsa across the mixture, allowing the sauce to seep between ingredients and enhance overall moisture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, creating a melty, golden blanket over the warm components.
- Arrange delicate avocado slices strategically around the bowl’s perimeter for visual appeal and creamy contrast.
- Scatter freshly chopped cilantro leaves across the surface, providing a bright, herbaceous note to the dish.
- Finish with a zesty lime juice squeeze, cutting through the richness and awakening the flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese maintains its molten consistency.
Notes
- Opt for low-fat cottage cheese to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or grilled tofu for a vegetarian version that keeps protein high.
- Toast corn tortilla strips as a crunchy alternative topping for added texture and authentic Mexican flair.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for those preferring smoother consistency and extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg