If you’re looking for an easy, no cook protein packed meal, this delicious cottage cheese Bowl is a great option. It features herbed cream cheese topped with fresh, crunchy vegetables and nuts. It is prepared in minutes, making it a great choice for a healthy cottage cheese breakfast or a light lunch.
This easy to make cottage cheese bowl is delicious and healthy. Simply season the cottage cheese with fresh green onions and black pepper, then chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and tomatoes and place them on top of the cheese, adding a sprinkle of pistachios. It’s a simple and refreshing recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
Yields: 1 Serving
- Cottage Cheese – ¾ cup low fat cottage cheese (Use Good Culture cheese for a better texture)
- Herbs – 2 tablespoons minced chives or finely minced scallion greens, divided.
- Seasoning – Freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt.
- Vegetables – ½ cup sliced Persian cucumbers, ½ medium bell pepper (seeded and chopped), and 10 halved grape tomatoes.
- Nuts– 1 tablespoon chopped, roasted shelled pistachios.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with a tablespoon of chives and pepper to taste, and mix well
Step 2: Place layers of cucumber, peppers, and halved tomatoes on top, then garnish with a tablespoon of chives and the remaining pistachios — Tip: Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry pan for a minute beforehand if you want extra crunch!
Step 3: Finish the dish by sprinkling a little salt and pepper to your liking.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You’ll absolutely love the refreshing and delicious flavor of this dish. It’s a great way to eat a generous amount of vegetables in one meal without it feeling like a typical salad, and the combination of cream cheese and crunchy pistachios is sure to please everyone. You can enjoy it on its own, but it is lovely to serve it with a slice of toasted sourdough bread or a cup of iced tea.
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Cottage Cheese Bowl
This delicious cheese dish topped with vegetables and pistachios is a protein-packed breakfast that takes only a few minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup low fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- 2 tablespoons minced chives or finely minced scallion greens, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup sliced Persian cucumbers
- ½ medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 10 halved grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped, roasted shelled pistachios
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with a tablespoon of chives and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Place layers of cucumber, peppers, and halved tomatoes on top, then garnish with a tablespoon of chives and the remaining pistachios. Tip – Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry pan for a minute beforehand if you want extra crunch
- Finish the dish by sprinkling a little salt and pepper to your liking.
Notes
- Variation – You can swap the pistachios for almonds or sunflower seeds if you need a different crunch.