High-Protein Turkey and Cottage Cheese Tacos
Savor these juicy, spiced ground turkey tacos topped with a cool, creamy cottage cheese 'crema' for a protein boost. This easy, oil-free dinner brings classic Mexican-inspired flavors to your table in under 20 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Large skillet
Time saver
Storage: Store the seasoned turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Assemble the tacos fresh when ready to eat.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
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Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink
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Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked…
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked turkey and pour in the water. Stir well to combine, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey.
Look for: the sauce thickens and coats the turkey
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry…
While the turkey simmers, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable. Cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Look for: pliable
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To assemble
To assemble, divide the seasoned ground turkey evenly among the three warm corn tortillas. Spoon the cottage cheese over the top of the turkey, and finish with the shredded romaine lettuce.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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