Description
A balanced, protein-packed bowl of roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey. Perfectly sweet, spicy, and savory for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
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- 2 small (or 1 large) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 tbsp hot honey
- Extra chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil spray, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden on the edges.
- While sweet potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with olive oil and add ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, and salt.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
- In serving bowls, layer roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, cottage cheese, and avocado cubes.
- Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle extra chili flakes on top. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes until caramelized for the best flavor.
- Use lean ground beef to keep it light and balanced.
- Substitute hot honey with regular honey and a pinch of cayenne if needed.
- Great for meal prep — store components separately and assemble before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg