Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl
With 46g of protein per bowl and so much flavor, our Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls are going to be your new favorite meal prep recipe!
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
- 4 Meal prep containers
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground beef I used 96/4
- 1 cup Low fat cottage cheese I used Good Culture
- 1 packet Low-sodium taco seasoning
- 8 tbsp. Salsa
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Reduced fat
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Optional toppings: more cheese, jalapenos, peppers, onions, avocado, sour cream, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground beef, break it up into small pieces and add taco seasoning.
- Allow ground beef to cook until no longer pink. Set to the side to let cool.
- In 4 meal prep containers, add ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 2 tbsp. Salsa, and ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese to each bowl. Add ¼ cooked ground beef to each bowl.
- If saving for later, place airtight lid on each bowl and store in refrigerator for up to 5 day.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Mix everything together, add any additional toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Serving size = 1/4 recipe
If you do not wish to meal prep all 4 of the bowls fully at once, you can prep the ground beef and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Once ready, assemble bowls one at a time by following the same instructions above.
Feel free to eat your Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls cold if you prefer!
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 46gFat: 16g
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