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Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Bowl

Creamy Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Bowl You’ll Crave

Enjoy this creamy Ground Turkey Cottage Cheese Bowl, a quick, delicious, and healthy meal option packed with protein and low in carbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Mixture
  • 1 pound ground turkey can be substituted with ground chicken or beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced try using shallots for a milder version
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce soy sauce can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can use fresh garlic for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt adjust salt levels if using regular salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh herbs can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil fresh herbs can enhance flavor
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat versions create a richer texture
  • 1 tablespoon butter substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) any neutral oil can be a substitute
For Fresh Additions
  • 1 cup hot salsa pick mild salsa if you prefer less spice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach can be swapped with kale or Swiss chard
Essentials
  • to taste salt always taste and adjust
  • to taste pepper always taste and adjust

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Cook the ground turkey, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, until golden brown (6–7 minutes).
  3. Sauté the onion, garlic powder, oregano, and basil until the onion is translucent (3–5 minutes).
  4. Add salsa and butter, stirring until the butter melts and combines with the turkey mixture.
  5. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted (2–3 minutes).
  6. Mix in cottage cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
  7. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes to thicken the mixture.
  8. Serve hot, optionally over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy ground turkey cottage cheese bowl is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be easily customized with vegetables or spices.

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