Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowls (with ground beef)

Name: Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowls (with ground beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 sweet onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound ground beef (cooked and drained); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, cubed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 16 ounce container of cottage cheese (divided); 1 cup hummus (divided); 1 cup Greek yogurt (divided); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/2 cup red onion (diced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 6 green onions (white and green parts chopped); Fresh parsley (chopped)

These Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowls are a great way to meal-prep for the week ahead. Warm spiced ground beef is a great combination with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and other Mediterranean garnishes. These are protein packed and make a great meal or even a quick snack after sports!

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Makes4 servings
Calories687

Ingredients

4 servings

For the ground beef:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 sweet onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound ground beef (cooked and drained)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice

For the Sweet Potatoes:

2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, cubed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the sweet potato bowl:

1 16 ounce container of cottage cheese (divided)
1 cup hummus (divided)
1 cup Greek yogurt (divided)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 cup red onion (diced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
6 green onions (white and green parts chopped)
Fresh parsley (chopped)

Method

1
In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cloves and allspice and sauté until the beef is cooked through. Drain the fat (do not put into the drain) and then set aside the beef.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3
In a large bowl add the sweet potato chunks, add the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss until the sweet potato is coated.
4
Spread onto a bakings sheet and put in the oven to roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato is soft, flipping the sweet potatoes half way through cooking. Set aside.
5
In four bowls divide the cottage cheese, hummus, Greek yogurt, ground beef, sweet potatoes and then divide and top with the feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, green onion and parsley. Sprinkle za'atar over the bowl (optional). Serve with pita or pita chips.

Notes

If you prefer more of a Mexican style bowl you can spice the beef with taco seasoning instead of the Mediterranean spices. You can modify this bowl to your liking. Feel free to add more vegetables like pickled red onions, jalapeños or roasted broccoli.