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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!
For more cottage cheese bowls, try our vegetarian enchilada bowl and tomatillo chicken cottage cheese bowl next!
Table of Contents
- 🔍 Quick Look: Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How To Make a Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
- Expert Tips
- Toppings Ideas
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage Instructions
- Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl FAQs
- More Cottage Cheese Bowls to Try!
- Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl Recipe
🔍 Quick Look: Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽 Calories: ~304 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 1 serving
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Cottage cheese, salsa, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion
- 📖 Dietary Information: Vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: No-Cook Recipe
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: It comes together in about 5 minutes, making it the perfect go-to meal when you’re short on time but still want something delicious and satisfying.
- Delicious Flavor: This bowl is packed with delicious savory flavors.
- Simple: Just combine the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!
- Healthy: It’s perfect for a quick, nutritious, protein-packed meal.
“This is so good. I love how easy this is to make and packed with protein to keep me full. So much flavor.”
– lucy
Key Ingredients
- 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. For more easy cottage cheese bowls, try our cottage cheese bowl with fruit and cottage cheese pizza bowl next!
- 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 with fresh chopped cilantro.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & 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. Or, try our healthy chicken burrito bowl recipe!
- Taco Seasoning: You can season the salsa cottage cheese mixture with a teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning or our homemade taco seasoning for added flavor!
- Salsa Options: 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.
How To Make a Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
- Mix the cottage cheese and salsa for the base of your bowl.
- Add the pinto beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl.
- Top with chopped fresh cilantro, any additional toppings, and enjoy!
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.
Toppings Ideas
This savory cottage cheese burrito bowl is delicious as is, but you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings. Add more salsa for an extra kick, sliced avocado for creaminess, or a sprinkle of light shredded cheese. A squeeze of fresh lime brightens everything up, while chopped jalapeño adds a bit of heat. For some crunch, finish it off with tortilla chips.
Serving Suggestions
This savory cottage cheese bowl can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 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 our healthy guacamole or homemade Pico de Gallo. We like to serve this bowl alongside crispy air fryer diced potatoes or oven-roasted sweet potatoes.
Storage Instructions
This recipe is great for meal prep! I like to keep extra beans, corn, onions, and cilantro ready to go in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to use in my next bowl. Then, just add the salsa and cottage cheese when you are ready to serve.
Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl FAQs
Is Cottage Cheese Good in Burrito Bowls?
Yes, cottage cheese is perfect in burrito bowls! It adds a creamy texture and works as a lighter, high-protein base. Mixed with salsa, it creates a flavorful, creamy foundation for your favorite toppings.
Can I Make a 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.
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Savory Cottage Cheese Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I do not understand the sodium content I think it is not correct. Can you check this It seems high
Thanks
Hi Eileen, thank you so much for bringing that up! I took another look, and it seems the sodium was mostly coming from the salsa. I’ve made an adjustment to the sodium field, I hope you enjoy this savory cottage cheese burrito bowl!
I made this for dinner tonight, and I was pretty skeptical. But I was wrong! It was surprisingly tasty. A keeper.!!! Thank you for sharing these quick, easy and delicious recipes.
Hi Erika, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the savory cottage cheese bowl! My daughter Ella was also a bit skeptical at first lol, but once she tried it she loved it as well. I am so glad you gave this recipe a try and thank you so much for leaving a review!
This was… interesting. Not bad at all and I will definitely make it again with a few tweaks. I can see this being really good if warmed or blended up (the cottage cheese and salsa) and used as a crema for taco night
Regardless, this was still a solid recipe especially if you’re short on time! It filled me up fast 🙂
Hi Kayelyn, thank you so much for leaving a review! I am so happy you enjoyed the savory cottage cheese bowl! Your ideas are fantastic, blending the cottage cheese and salsa together and using it as a crema sounds delicious. We also have a cottage cheese queso recipe that blends cottage cheese, salsa, taco seasoning, and cheese, that you might enjoy.
This is so good. I love how easy this is to make and packed with protein to keep me full. So much flavor.
Thank you for all of the wonderful recipes. They really help me with my weight loss and stay on track! You two are the best.
Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear you are enjoying all of our recipes.
I love these bowls! They are so good and easy to make. I would love to add black olives to this bowl.
Sounds like a great idea! So happy you are enjoying the bowls.