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High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl

High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl

A delicious High Protein Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey 93/7 lean recommended
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce low sugar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • toppings diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños (as desired)

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef or turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes until completely browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if using higher-fat ground meat.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked meat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and the pepper softens.
  3. Stir in the diced green chiles, enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Add the cottage cheese directly to the skillet and stir gently until completely incorporated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Divide the mixture between four serving bowls and immediately top with shredded cheddar cheese. Add your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping out proteins or adding your preferred toppings for a unique touch.

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