Description
A quick and nutritious Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and crunchy seeds for a healthy, protein-packed snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1.5 tbsp fresh dill, finely diced
- 1/4 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup radish, sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
Seeds & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dill and season the cottage cheese: Finely dice the fresh dill and stir it thoroughly through the bowl of cottage cheese. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, if using, to enhance the flavor.
- Prepare and layer the vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper, slice the radishes and English cucumber, then scatter these fresh vegetables evenly over the seasoned cottage cheese base in your serving bowl.
- Add the seeds for crunch: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and optional shelled hemp seeds over the top of your bowl to add texture and an extra nutritional boost.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile – feel free to add other fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Hemp seeds are optional but recommended for added protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing snack or light meal.
- Great for a low-carb, high-protein diet.