Description
Cottage cheese bowl combines fresh ingredients in a nourishing meal perfect for health-conscious eaters. Mediterranean-inspired flavors blend seamlessly, offering a quick and satisfying dining experience for busy individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) low fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sliced Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 10 halved grape tomatoes
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons minced chives or finely minced scallion greens
- 1 tablespoon chopped, roasted shelled pistachios
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese with minced chives and black pepper in a small mixing vessel, creating a creamy and herbaceous base with robust flavor profiles.
- Arrange sliced Persian cucumbers, diced bell peppers, and halved grape tomatoes in a symmetrical pattern across the cottage cheese foundation, ensuring even vegetable distribution.
- Elevate the dish’s texture and visual appeal by generously scattering roasted shelled pistachios and remaining chives over the colorful vegetable landscape.
- Enhance the flavor complexity by delicately sprinkling kosher salt and an additional whisper of freshly ground black pepper, balancing the ingredients’ natural tastes.
- Present the cottage cheese bowl immediately to preserve the crisp vegetable texture and maintain the dish’s vibrant freshness, transforming it into a quick, nutritious culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the cottage cheese base by using low-fat or Greek yogurt for a different protein profile and creamy texture.
- Swap roasted pistachios with other nuts like almonds or sunflower seeds for varied crunch and nutritional diversity.
- Enhance the bowl’s flexibility by adding grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein, making it suitable for athletes or those seeking a more substantial meal.
- Boost gut health and flavor by incorporating fermented elements like kimchi or pickled vegetables as alternative toppings for added probiotics and zesty complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg