Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl
Indulge in the nutritious delight of a Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl, where creamy cottage cheese meets vibrant fresh vegetables, crunchy nuts, and a zesty dressing. This bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also packed with protein and essential nutrients to fuel your day. Perfect for busy lifestyles, this customizable dish can be tailored to suit your taste buds while keeping meal prep simple and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- 2 tbsp nuts or seeds (almonds or pumpkin seeds)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Scoop 1 cup of cottage cheese into a bowl as the base.
- Dice cherry tomatoes and cucumbers; thinly slice red onion.
- Chop fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the cottage cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the bowl.
- Top with nuts or seeds for added texture.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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