Description
These Viral Beef, Sweet Potato, and Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option. Packed with flavorful taco beef, creamy whipped avocado, and protein-rich cottage cheese, this bowl is both satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Whipped Avocado:
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- A handful of cilantro, chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cottage Cheese:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- A handful of cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
Taco Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1lb/500g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can black beans (400g/15oz can), drained
- A handful of spinach leaves
To Garnish:
- Hot honey sauce
- Pickled jalapenos
- A handful of cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Cut sweet potatoes into cubes, toss with olive oil, paprika, and salt, then roast until tender.
- Make the whipped avocado: Blend avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prepare the cottage cheese: Mix cottage cheese with cilantro and ranch seasoning.
- Cook the taco beef: Sauté garlic and spices, add beef and cook until browned, then stir in beans and tomato paste.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide sweet potatoes, whipped avocado, cottage cheese, taco beef mixture, and spinach among bowls. Garnish with hot honey, jalapenos, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls by adding your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, salsa, or diced tomatoes.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the beef for plant-based crumbles or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg