High Protein Meals // Rustic Honey

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High Protein Beef Stroganoff: https://everydaydishes.com/simple-foo... Similar Tater tot casserole (I added cottage cheese): https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/tate... Viral sweet potato bowl idea:   / 514184482479748067   RECIPES: High Protein Sweet Potato and Hot Honey Bowls: These hearty, flavor-packed bowls are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep—full of color, protein, and a little sweet heat thanks to homemade hot honey! For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

• 3 large sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Taco Ground Beef:

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Cilantro Cream Sauce:

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Garlic salt, to taste
• 1 small handful of fresh cilantro
• Optional: 1 tsp honey if skipping hot honey

For the Hot Honey:

• 1/2 cup local raw honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Splash of apple cider vinegar

For Assembly:

• Sliced avocado
• Cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
• Optional: Cooked rice & shredded cheese to stretch for a larger family

How To: 1. *Roast the Sweet Potatoes*

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Toss sweet potato cubes with avocado oil and seasonings until well coated.
• Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes.
• Toss and return to the oven for another 15–20 minutes, until golden and slightly crispy.

2. *Cook the Taco Beef*

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked.
• Drain if needed, then stir in seasonings to taste.

3. *Make the Hot Honey*

• In a small saucepan, gently warm honey with red pepper flakes over low heat (don’t boil).
• Remove from heat, stir in a splash of apple cider vinegar.
• Optional: Strain out pepper flakes for a milder version. Store in a small jar.

4. *Blend the Cilantro Cream Sauce*

• Add all sauce ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar.
• Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.

5. *Assemble Your Bowls*

• A scoop of cottage cheese
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Taco-seasoned ground beef
• Sliced avocado
• Drizzle with cilantro cream sauce and hot honey
• Optional: Add rice and shredded cheese to stretch the meal

💡 Tips

• These bowls are great for meal prep—store components separately and reheat as needed.
• Add greens like shredded romaine or baby spinach for extra crunch and nutrients.
• Get creative with additional bowl components like peppers, onions and beans

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