Cottage Cheese Tacos: A High-Protein Weeknight Dinner

Cottage cheese tacos are part of the protein trend this year. Here is a simple, filling recipe that takes about 20 minutes.

Cottage Cheese Tacos: A High-Protein Weeknight Dinner
20 min

Cottage cheese has become a popular protein ingredient in home cooking. In these tacos it replaces part of the meat and adds creaminess, so the filling is light but satisfying.

Tips

  • Choose low-fat cottage cheese if you are watching fat intake.
  • People with kidney conditions should check protein portions with their doctor.

Recipe

Cottage Cheese Tacos: A High-Protein Weeknight Dinner

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Calories
227

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.

  2. Mix the cottage cheese with cumin, paprika, and salt. Heat gently in a small pan for 3 minutes.

  3. Fill each tortilla with the warm cheese, tomato, and onion.

  4. Finish with lime juice and coriander.

Tips

  • Choose low-fat cottage cheese if you are watching fat intake.
  • People with kidney conditions should check protein portions with their doctor.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
227
Protein
14.6 g
Carbs
35 g
Fat
4.3 g
Fiber
5 g

Estimated values, for information only.

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