Meal Prep Cottage Cheese Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 large whole sweet potatoes or 3 if small
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 14 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 cups arugula
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot honey/hot sauce
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrub the sweet potatoes, and in each one poke a few holes with a fork. Roast them directly on a baking sheet for 45 to 60 minutes, until very tender and cooked through.
- Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the beef has browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat, if needed, and stir in the taco seasoning for a few minutes.
- Get your bowls ready, and add 1/2 sweet potato to each. Fill each bowl with 1 cup arugula, 1/4 of the seasoned beef, 1/3 cup black beans, and a generous scoop of cottage cheese.
- Top each bowl with a drizzle of sriracha or (honey and hot sauce) for a sweet-spicy combo.
Nutrition
Calories551kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein39gFat24gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat10gTrans Fat1gCholesterol84mgSodium1050mgPotassium1164mgFiber11gSugar8gVitamin A16665IUVitamin C11mgCalcium175mgIron5mg
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
Instead of arugula, you can add baby spinach or other mixed greens if you prefer.
You can add ground turkey, seitan, or TVP instead of ground beef too.
You can skip the black beans or try this recipe with another type of bean like kidney beans or chickpeas too.