High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printer View)

Creamy cottage cheese with fresh veggies and crunchy seeds create a high-protein, satisfying snack bowl.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) low-fat cottage cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup (3.5 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup (2.3 oz) cucumber, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tbsp (0.35 fl oz) red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tbsp (0.42 oz) roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tbsp (0.28 oz) chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tbsp (0.34 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Method:

01 - Place the low-fat cottage cheese in a medium serving bowl.
02 - Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced or shredded carrot, and finely chopped red onion evenly atop the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions over the layered vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the ingredients, then season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - If desired, sprinkle smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning to enhance flavor.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing all components together just before eating to combine flavors and textures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • You get a solid protein punch that keeps you full for hours without the postmeal slump
02 -
  • Cold cottage cheese can taste bland straight from the fridge so let it sit for five minutes before assembling
  • The order matters—put oily ingredients on last or they'll make everything slide off
03 -
  • Use small curd cottage cheese for the best texture and distribution of flavors
  • If the onions taste too sharp rinse them under cold water before adding
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