SAVORY COTTAGE CHEESE BURRITO BOWL

This savory cottage cheese burrito bowl is a winning combination. I have been mixing cottage cheese and salsa together for years. The cottage cheese adds creaminess when mixed with the salsa without adding any fat. It’s so good!

I got inspired to turn it into a savory burrito bowl and was so convinced about this and so excited to share it with you. I think Ella thought I was crazy but I told her to wait until you try it. She loved it and we devoured two bowls!

We hope you enjoy this savory cottage cheese burrito bowl as much as we do. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with protein. It is full of delicious savory flavors. Also, it’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Why You Will Love This Cottage Cheese Bowl

• This recipe comes together quickly.
• This cottage cheese burrito bowl is packed with protein and flavor.
• It is easy to make in about 5 minutes.
• Just combine the ingredients and enjoy!
• It’s perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.

What Is A Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl?

This savory cottage cheese burrito bowl, also called a cottage cheese taco bowl, is a protein-packed dish that starts with a base of cottage cheese mixed with salsa for a creamy texture and delicious flavor. It’s topped with black beans, sweet corn, diced onions, juicy tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal. This cottage cheese bowl is naturally vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, and easily customizable. For other cottage cheese bowls, try our vegetarian enchilada bowl and tomatillo chicken cottage cheese bowl.

Ingredients Needed

• Cottage Cheese: Fat-free cottage cheese is the base of the bowl. You can substitute with low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese if preferred.
• Salsa: Use your salsa of choice in this recipe and mix it with cottage cheese.
• Beans: We used black beans and pinto beans in this recipe.
• Corn: Adds great flavor to this burrito bowl.
• Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes add a burst of delicious flavor to the bowl.
• Red Onion: Dice the red onion for this recipe.
• Cilantro: Top your cottage cheese bowl with fresh chopped cilantro.

How To Make A Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl

Step 1: Rinse and drain the beans. After that, dice the red onion, dice the tomatoes and chop the cilantro.

Step 2: Mix the cottage cheese and salsa for the base of your bowl. Then, add the pinto beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl.

Step 3: Top with chopped fresh cilantro, any additional toppings, and enjoy!

Toppings Ideas

This savory cottage cheese burrito bowl is delicious as is or with some extra toppings. Here are some additional topping ideas.

• More salsa for an extra kick!
• Sliced avocado
• Light shredded cheese
• A squeeze of fresh lime
• Chopped jalapeño
• Tortilla chips

Serving Suggestions

This savory cottage cheese bowl is versatile and packed with protein! It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is ready in about 5 minutes for a quick and easy meal! For added protein, serve it with cooked chicken, ground turkey, or additional beans. You can even add some cilantro lime cauliflower rice to the bowl for additional flavor. Or, add a dollop of guacamole or Pico de Gallo. We like to serve this bowl alongside crispy air fryer potatoes, avocado toast, or a slice of our cottage cheese banana bread.

Expert Tips

• Mix Well: Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese and salsa for the base of the bowl.
• Cottage Cheese To Use: You can make this cottage cheese bowl with full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free cottage cheese. All work well in this recipe.
• Fresh Herbs: Top with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onions to add freshness and flavor to the bowl.
• Lime Juice: A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top adds brightness and helps balance the other ingredients.

Storage Instructions

This cottage cheese burrito bowl is perfect for meal prep! I like to keep extra beans, corn, onions, and cilantro ready to go in an airtight container in the refrigerator for my next cottage cheese burrito bowl. Then, just add the salsa and cottage cheese when you are ready to serve.

Variations

• What Beans To Use: We used black beans and pinto beans in this recipe. You can always add double the amount of one kind of bean if you don’t want to use two kinds of beans. Make sure to rinse and drain the beans before adding them to the bowl.
• Corn To Use: Frozen corn and canned corn both work well in this recipe. If you use frozen corn, just make sure to defrost it. For canned corn, make sure to drain it.
• Add Protein: Add sliced cooked grilled chicken breast, cooked ground turkey, ground beef, or ground chicken.
• Taco Seasoning: You can season the salsa cottage cheese mixture with a teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning for added flavor!
• Salsa To Use: Use your salsa of choice for this recipe. For another flavor profile, try our tomatillo cottage cheese bowl.
• Spicy: To make this savory cottage cheese bowl spicy, add jalapeños, use spicy salsa, or add a dash of hot sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Cottage Cheese Bowl Vegetarian?

Yes, this savory cottage cheese bowl is naturally vegetarian.

Can I Make This Cottage Cheese Bowl Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can prep the ingredients for this cottage cheese bowl ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to serve, mix the salsa and cottage cheese, add the toppings, and enjoy.

More Recipes To Try Next!

• Easy and Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl
• Tomatillo Chicken Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
• Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
• Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
• Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl
• Viral Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
• Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
• Cottage Cheese Quiche

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SAVORY COTTAGE CHEESE BURRITO BOWL

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

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This cottage cheese burrito bowl is a winning combination. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with protein. Also, it is full of delicious savory flavors.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• ▢ 1/2 cup salsa of choice, we like fresh
• ▢ 1/4 cup black beans
• ▢ 1/4 cup pinto beans
• ▢ 1/4 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
• ▢ 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• ▢ 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions 

• Rinse and drain the pinto beans and black beans. After that, use fresh corn, defrost frozen corn, or drain canned corn. Then, dice the red onion, dice the tomatoes and chop the cilantro.
• Mix the cottage cheese and salsa. This is the base of your bowl.
• Add the pinto beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red onion on top of the cottage cheese and salsa mixture.
• Top with chopped fresh cilantro and enjoy! Some other great optional toppings are additional salsa, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime.

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Notes

• Cottage Cheese: Substitute fat-free cottage cheese for low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese if preferred.
• Corn: Use frozen corn, fresh corn, or rinsed and drained canned corn.
• Prep: You can prep the ingredients for this cottage cheese bowl ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to serve, mix the salsa and cottage cheese, add the toppings, and enjoy.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 41.6g, Protein: 35.8g, Fat: 0.9g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 748mg, Fiber: 8.2g, Sugar: 16.4g

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