Description
Savory Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowl is a fresh, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes and tastes far more impressive than its simple ingredient list suggests. By blending cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, you create a rich, velvety base that pairs beautifully with juicy tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, and your favorite savory toppings. Whether you need a quick breakfast, light lunch, or nourishing snack, this bowl is satisfying, wholesome, and incredibly customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
- Pinch of salt (if needed)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Sliced cucumbers (optional)
- Diced avocado (optional)
- Toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)
- Microgreens (optional)
- Roasted chickpeas (optional)
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese and optional olive oil to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Spoon the whipped cottage cheese into a shallow bowl and smooth the top.
- Arrange the tomatoes evenly over the surface.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Finish with chopped fresh herbs and any additional toppings of choice.
- Serve immediately with toast, crackers, pita, or enjoy as is.
Notes
Blend until completely smooth for best texture. Use quality olive oil for enhanced flavor. Store whipped base separately from toppings for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as texture may change. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired