Cottage Cheese Taco Bowl (Print Version)
Creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and rice come together for a flavorful, protein-rich Tex-Mex bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
500 g cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb option
02 -
500 g cottage cheese (1% or 2% fat, as preferred)
→ Vegetables
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150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
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170 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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165 g corn kernels, fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen
06 -
60 g romaine lettuce, shredded
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1 medium avocado, diced
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40 g red onion, finely diced
→ Taco Seasoning
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon onion powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.125 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
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10 g fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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25 g shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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2 tablespoons salsa or hot sauce (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Divide the cooked rice or cauliflower rice evenly among four serving bowls.
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In a small bowl, blend chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create taco seasoning.
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In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the black beans, corn, and half of the taco seasoning. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and aromatic.
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Arrange the seasoned beans and corn, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and red onion on top of the rice in each bowl.
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Spoon 125 g (1/2 cup) of cottage cheese into each bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining taco seasoning.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and, if desired, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa or hot sauce.
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Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Garnish with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch, but note this is not gluten-free.
02 -
Substitute black beans with pinto beans or add grilled chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
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Swap cottage cheese for plant-based cheese or seasoned tofu for a vegan adaptation.