Turkey Tacos with Creamy Cottage Cheese
A quick and satisfying dinner of lean ground turkey in soft tortillas, topped with fresh salsa, lettuce, pickled onion, and served with a side of high-protein cottage cheese.
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Meal Prep: Brown a larger batch of ground turkey ahead of time for even faster assembly on busy weeknights.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5 to 7 minutes until it is fully browned and cooked through.
Look for: it is fully browned and cooked through
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Warm the small corn tortillas in a…
Warm the small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Look for: pliable
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Assemble the tacos by dividing the cooked…
Assemble the tacos by dividing the cooked ground turkey evenly between the 2 warmed tortillas.
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Top each taco with a tablespoon of…
Top each taco with a tablespoon of fresh salsa, shredded romaine lettuce, and pickled red onion.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve the tacos immediately with the low-fat…
Serve the tacos immediately with the low-fat cottage cheese on the side as a high-protein dipping companion or side dish.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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