Cook the meat. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add ground turkey, chicken, or beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.

Season it right. Sprinkle on taco seasoning and add a splash of water per packet directions. Simmer for a couple of minutes until saucy and fragrant. Taste and adjust salt.

Prep the fresh toppings. Dice tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. Chop romaine and cilantro. Rinse beans and corn if using. Cut lime into wedges.

Create the base. Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl—about 3/4 to 1 cup per serving. If you like it smoother, stir it briefly to make it extra creamy.

Build the bowl. Add a generous scoop of the warm taco meat over the cottage cheese. Layer on greens, tomatoes, onions, beans, corn, and avocado.

Add the extras. Sprinkle shredded cheese if you want more richness. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, drizzle hot sauce or salsa, and finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Mix and enjoy. Give it a quick stir so every bite hits creamy, crunchy, and zesty all at once.