Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable Version)

Protein-rich bowl with creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, herbs, and a touch of olive oil.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or whole milk

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small radish, thinly sliced

→ Toppings & Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes, optional
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, optional

# Steps:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, spinach, and radish on top of cottage cheese in visually appealing manner.
03 - Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes if desired.
04 - Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and toasted seeds.
05 - Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together just before eating.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Quick and easy – ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • High in protein from cottage cheese to keep you full and energized
  • Loaded with fresh, colorful vegetables for vitamins and crunch
  • Customizable to your taste preferences and dietary needs
  • Perfect for meal prep or busy mornings on the go
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest, most satisfying texture
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for the best visual presentation and eating experience
  • Don't mix the bowl until just before eating to keep the vegetables crisp
  • Prep ingredients the night before for an even faster morning assembly
  • Adjust salt levels based on the saltiness of your cottage cheese brand
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