Description
Mouthwatering Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish layers juicy ground turkey, creamy cottage cheese, and vibrant fresh toppings into one delicious bowl that everyone can customize to their liking. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also packed with protein, making it a satisfying option for any taco lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat if desired)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla chips or cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop bell peppers and red onions. Squeeze lime juice into a small bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add taco seasoning to the turkey and stir well; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and fold in cottage cheese until heated through.
- In serving bowls, layer the turkey mixture at the bottom, followed by bell peppers, onion, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg