Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printer View)

Protein-rich cottage cheese paired with fresh vegetables and herbs for a vibrant breakfast bowl.

# Components:

→ 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 & Flavorings

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
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

# Method:

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.
04 - Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and toasted seeds. Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together just before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make it in under ten minutes, which means you'll actually eat breakfast on hectic mornings instead of grabbing granola on your way out the door.
  • The cottage cheese keeps you full for hours without that heavy, sluggish feeling, and the vegetables add genuine flavor rather than just filling space on a plate.
02 -
  • Don't chop vegetables too small; you want enough texture that each bite feels intentional and satisfying, not mushy and uniform.
  • The radish is non-negotiable if you want this bowl to feel exciting—without it, the flavors feel flat and one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Let your cottage cheese sit at room temperature for five minutes before assembling; cold cottage cheese tastes duller and feels less creamy on your palate.
  • Toast your seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before adding them—this step takes thirty seconds but transforms them from forgettable to genuinely delicious, adding nutty depth that ties everything together.
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