Sweet & Savory Power Bowl with Cottage Cheese
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Sweet & Savory Power Bowl with Cottage Cheese, a perfect blend of savory and sweet that’s designed for those busy weeknights or meal prep days. This nutritious bowl combines seasoned ground beef or turkey with creamy cottage cheese, roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash, and fresh avocado for a satisfying and protein-rich meal. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, this dish is versatile enough to cater to various tastes—simply swap out ingredients based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato or butternut squash
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked couscous or quinoa
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Cook the meat: Sauté ground beef or turkey seasoned with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Roast the squash: Toss cubed sweet potatoes or squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Prepare the base: Spoon cooked couscous or quinoa into bowls.
- Build your bowl: Add roasted vegetables, seasoned meat, sliced avocado, and a scoop of cottage cheese.
- Garnish: Finish with fresh herbs and optional hot sauce or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg