Description
This Savory Whipped Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes Bowl is a creamy, protein-packed dish combining cottage cheese and feta with marinated tomatoes and herbs. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups baby tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pita chips and crostini for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, feta cheese, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the quartered baby tomatoes with parsley, basil, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Spread the whipped cottage cheese onto a shallow bowl or plate.
- Top with the marinated tomatoes.
- Serve with pita chips or crostini if desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Marinating the tomatoes enhances the flavor significantly.
- Customize with additional vegetables or protein toppings.
- Store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
