Description
A quick and nutritious Savory Veggie and Cottage Cheese Bowl perfect for breakfast or lunch. This protein-packed dish combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, ripe avocado, and a burst of flavor from Everything Bagel Seasoning or optional balsamic glaze. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a wholesome, flavorful way to start your day or enjoy a light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended for higher protein)
- ½ medium ripe avocado, diced
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 12 cherry tomatoes)
- 1 small Persian cucumber, sliced into coins (about ¾ cup sliced)
- Everything Bagel Seasoning, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cottage Cheese: Scoop ¾ cup of cottage cheese into a serving bowl as the base for your savory bowl.
- Add Vegetables: Top the cottage cheese with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced Persian cucumber for fresh texture and flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning evenly over the cottage cheese and vegetables to enhance the taste.
- Optional Dressing: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the mixture for an additional tangy sweetness if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Mix slightly if preferred and enjoy immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- The bowl is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the veggies and creaminess of the cottage cheese.
- You can substitute the Persian cucumber with regular cucumber if unavailable, slicing it thinly.
- Adjust the amount of Everything Bagel Seasoning and balsamic glaze according to your taste preference.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based high-protein cheese.
- This bowl works well as a snack, light lunch, or breakfast option.
