Healthy Fats, Veggies and Cottage Cheese
Healthy Fats, Veggies and Cottage Cheese is a protein-packed, refreshing dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with crunchy fresh vegetables and heart-healthy fats like avocado, nuts, and seeds. It’s easy to make and perfect as a light meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings
- Category: Snack, Light Meal
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ to 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (e.g., cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, spinach)
- ½ avocado, sliced (or ¼ cup sliced olives)
- 1–2 tbsp nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs or spices like dill, paprika, or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Add cottage cheese to a bowl or plate as the base.
- Top or surround the cottage cheese with the chopped vegetables.
- Add sliced avocado or olives on top or on the side.
- Sprinkle with nuts or seeds for crunch and extra nutrients.
- Drizzle olive oil if using, and season with salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or spices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use plant-based cottage cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep vegetables in advance and store separately for quick assembly later.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free and high in protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
