Cilantro Lime Street Corn Protein Bowl

Cilantro Lime Street Corn Protein Bowl

This savory, real-food protein bowl is a perfect meal prep option that’s high in protein, fiber-rich, and full of flavor. Roasted sweet potatoes form a naturally sweet and hearty base, topped with spiced lean beef, and finished with a creamy cilantro lime street corn topping. When ready to eat, top with fresh salsa, green onion, and cilantro for brightness and balance.

It’s satisfying, visually appealing, and completely made from whole ingredients — no ultra-processed foods, no mayo, just real, nourishing flavors.

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Roasted Sweet Potato Base

   •   1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

   •   1 tablespoon olive oil

   •   1 medium purple onion, diced

   •   Season, to taste

Spiced Beef Layer

   •   1 pound 96% lean ground beef

   •   1 medium onion, diced

   •   1 tablespoon chopped garlic

   •   1 teaspoon chili powder (more to taste)

   •   1 teaspoon cumin (more to taste)

   •   Dash of cayenne pepper

Cilantro Lime Street Corn Topping

   •   16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese

   •   2 cups corn (fresh or thawed frozen)

   •   1 teaspoon chili powder

   •   1 teaspoon garlic 

   •   2 tablespoon lime juice

   •   2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (blended into the cream)

   •   1 tablespoon green onion (blended into the cream)

To Finish (Added Fresh)

   •   Salsa, 2 tablespoons per serving

   •   Extra chopped green onion

   •   Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes and onion with olive oil and seasoning if using. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized. Divide into 6 meal prep containers as the bottom layer.

2. Cook the Beef

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, until the onions are soft and the beef is fully cooked. Simmer until excess liquid has evaporated and the mixture is well-seasoned. Divide evenly over the sweet potato base in each container.

3. Make the Cilantro Lime Street Corn

Blend cottage cheese with lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder,  cilantro, and green onion until silky. Fold in the corn. Spoon evenly over the beef layer in each container.

4. Add Final Toppings

When ready to eat, top each bowl with 2 tablespoons salsa, additional chopped green onion, and fresh cilantro. Optional: squeeze a lime wedge over the top for extra brightness.

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Meal Prep Tips

   •   The blended cilantro and green onion in the cream give flavor and a subtle green tint, while leaving extra fresh herbs to garnish keeps the bowls bright throughout the week.

   •   Store in airtight containers in the fridge; the bowls will hold for up to 6 days.

   •   Assemble fresh toppings at the time of eating for best flavor and appearance.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

   •   Calories: ~355 kcal

   •   Protein: ~27 g

   •   Carbohydrates: ~43 g

   •   Fat: ~9 g

   •   Fiber: ~7–8 g

Nutrition estimates are based on standard ingredient data and intended for general guidance.