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Sweet Potato Taco Bowls with High-Protein Cottage Cheese

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Make a satisfying, high-protein vegetarian meal by combining roasted sweet potatoes with savory taco flavors and using cottage cheese as a creamy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. While the potatoes roast, prepare the cottage cheese topping. In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese with lime juice. This makes a great cottage cheese as sour cream substitute.
  4. In a separate bowl, gently combine the rinsed black beans and corn. You can warm these slightly in the microwave if you prefer warm fillings.
  5. To assemble your sweet potato bowls, divide the roasted sweet potatoes among serving bowls.
  6. Top the potatoes with the black bean and corn mixture.
  7. Spoon the lime-seasoned cottage cheese over the top of each bowl.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado, if using. Serve immediately for a complete meal in a bowl.

Notes

  • For meal prep sweet potato bowls, store the roasted vegetables, bean mixture, and cottage cheese topping separately. Assemble just before eating.
  • If you want a smoother topping, blend the cottage cheese until creamy before adding the lime juice.
  • You can substitute quinoa or brown rice for the sweet potatoes if you prefer a grain base, making these healthy lunch bowl ideas versatile.

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