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High protein cottage cheese taco bowl with chicken and fresh toppings

High Protein Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl – The Ultimate Feel-Good Meal Idea

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A quick and nutritious high-protein taco bowl made with cottage cheese, lean ground turkey, and fresh toppings  perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner.

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

Ingredients

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1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup cooked lean ground turkey

1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup diced cucumber

1/4 avocado, diced

2 tablespoons shredded lettuce

1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1 tablespoon salsa or pico de gallo

1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the cooked ground turkey with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. In a bowl, add the cottage cheese as the base.

3. Layer on the seasoned ground turkey and black beans.

4. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.

5. Spoon salsa or pico de gallo over the top.

6. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for a cold version.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.

Adjust toppings based on your preferences — corn, jalapeños, or bell peppers make great additions.

For extra crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips or serve with a side of whole grain tortilla.

  • Author: Jessica Monroe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Assembled
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg