Description
Indulge in a vibrant Spicy Sweet Potato Power Bowl with Avocado & Cottage Cheese! This nourishing dish is perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches, combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground turkey or beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh avocado. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your hunger while providing essential nutrients. Best of all, it’s customizable to suit your preferences, making it an ideal meal for everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 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 or butter, for cooking
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- Optional: a drizzle of hot sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, flipping halfway through.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the seasoned ground turkey or beef until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Slice the avocado and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble by layering roasted sweet potatoes, cooked meat, sliced avocado, and cottage cheese in a bowl. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg