Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl

Name: Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat, small curd); 4 pcs cherry tomato (halved); 0.25 cup cucumber (diced small); 0.25 pcs avocado (sliced); 1 tbsp red onion (finely diced); 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 tsp everything bagel seasoning

RATING

4.4/5(72)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A creamy, protein-packed bowl that turns humble cottage cheese into a satisfying meal. Topped with crunchy veggies, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of everything seasoning, it is ready in 5 minutes and keeps you full for hours.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

345 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep
Prep the vegetables.
1.Halve 4 cherry tomatoes.
2.Dice cucumber to get ¼ cup small cubes.
3.Slice ¼ avocado.
4.Finely dice red onion to get 1 tablespoon.
mix
Season the cottage cheese.
1.Spoon 1 cup cottage cheese into a serving bowl.
2.Add lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
3.Stir gently to combine.
assemble
Assemble the bowl.
1.Top the cottage cheese with halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado.
2.Scatter the diced red onion over the top.
3.Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning.
serve
Serve immediately.
Enjoy right away while the vegetables are fresh and crisp.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For best texture, use full-fat small-curd cottage cheese; low-fat versions can be watery.
2
Pat cucumber dice dry with a paper towel to prevent the bowl from becoming soggy.
3
Let the seasoned cottage cheese sit for 2 minutes so the lemon juice and salt meld into the curds.
4
Slice avocado just before assembling to keep it bright green and creamy.
5
If making ahead, store the chopped veggies separately and assemble right before serving.
6
Toast the everything bagel seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds to deepen its nutty flavor.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Add a handful of cooked chickpeas or sliced hard-boiled egg whites on top for an extra 10–15 grams of protein without overpowering the creamy base.

low oil

Low-oil

Omit the olive oil drizzle and instead use a squeeze of lemon or a splash of balsamic vinegar to keep the bowl under 5 grams of fat while retaining acidity.

jain

Jain

Skip the onion and replace it with diced bell pepper or roasted zucchini; use a pinch of cumin instead of everything seasoning to avoid garlic/onion powder.

keto