Description
Sweet Potato & Ground Beef Protein Bowl with Cottage Cheese is a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes with creamy cottage cheese and fresh avocado. This dish is not only high in protein, boasting about 35g per serving, but it also features a delightful drizzle of chili honey for a touch of sweetness and spice. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a post-workout snack, this recipe is versatile and quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes! With options for customization, you can make it your own by adding various toppings or ingredients based on what you have at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
- Hot honey or chili honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crispy. Season to taste.
- In a mixing bowl, layer the roasted sweet potatoes first. Add cooked ground beef followed by sliced avocado and cottage cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey or chili honey over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg