Spicy Sweet Potato Power Bowl with Avocado & Cottage Cheese
Experience the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this Spicy Sweet Potato Power Bowl with Avocado & Cottage Cheese. Perfect for a busy day or a relaxing evening, this nutritious meal is packed with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey or beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of spiciness and creaminess, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. This dish is quick to prepare and can easily be customized to fit your taste preferences, ensuring that you enjoy a wholesome meal every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked ground turkey or beef, seasoned with taco/fajita spices
- 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- Optional: a drizzle of hot sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook seasoned ground turkey or beef in olive oil for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Slice the avocado; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a bowl, layer cottage cheese as the base, followed by roasted sweet potatoes and cooked meat. Top with sliced avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg