Turkey Taco Cottage Cheese Bowls
These turkey taco cottage cheese bowls are quick, colourful, and packed with protein. Lean turkey mince is cooked with taco seasoning, then served with rice, cottage cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sweetcorn, and a little cheese. It is the kind of easy bowl meal that feels like comfort food but still works for a higher-protein lunch or dinner.
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Description
A filling taco-style bowl made with lean turkey mince, cottage cheese, rice, vegetables, and simple seasoning.
Ingredients:
- 500g lean turkey mince
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sachet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 250g cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup sweetcorn
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Fresh coriander optional
Instructions
- 1 Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the turkey mince and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned.- 3
Stir in the taco seasoning and water.- 4
Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the turkey is coated and saucy.- 5
Divide the cooked rice between four bowls.- 6
Add the taco turkey lettuce tomatoes sweetcorn and cottage cheese.- 7
Sprinkle over a little grated cheddar.- 8
Serve with lime wedges and coriander if using..NoteFor a lower-carb version swap rice for shredded lettuce or cauliflower rice. You can also use chicken mince or beef mince if preferred.
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