High-Protein Cottage Cheese Tacos with Southwest Chicken & Avocado

Have you heard about the whole “150 grams of protein a day” thing that trainers at the gym tell you about? As fresh veggie fans, we weren’t sure it was possible. Then we came across these carb-free tacos with extra protein!

We’ll show you how to make these alternatives to traditional taco shells, which you’ll fill with a Taylor Farms Power Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, chicken breast, and avocado. Bonus: the salad is topped with creamy Southwest Ranch Dressing. Enjoy this twist on a classic, because these tacos do some heavy lifting.

Total TIME:
20 minutes

Active TIME:
5 minutes

SERVINGS:
2 tacos (1 serving)

Ingredients

125 mL cottage cheese

1 egg white

30 mL grated Parmesan cheese

1 Taylor Farms Power Southwest Chopped Salad Kit

125 mL grilled chicken breast, diced

½ avocado, sliced

Directions

For the cottage cheese taco shells:

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a blender or mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese and egg white until smooth.

Spoon the mixture into two thin rounds on the parchment, about 13–15 cm wide. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the tops.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until set and lightly golden at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Gently lift and fold each round over a spoon handle or taco rack to form taco shells. Let cool until crisp.

For the salad taco filling:

Toss the greens from the Southwest Chopped Salad Kit with the included toppings and dressing.

Warm the diced grilled chicken, if desired.

Fill each cottage cheese shell with the Southwest salad mixture. Top with grilled chicken and avocado slices.

Creative Lower-Carb Containers to Hold Your Food

These alternative taco shells are just one option in a growing list of innovative hand-held vessels that skip the classic fork and knife and make eating a hands-on experience.

Adding to the excitement, these shells prove that hand-held foods don’t have to be carb-heavy. Thinking beyond traditional tortillas and bread bowls, here are some of our favourites: