Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable)

A protein-rich bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh veggies and herbs for a refreshing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, optional
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls
02 - Layer cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, spinach, and radish over cottage cheese in visually appealing arrangement
03 - Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes if desired
04 - Top with chopped chives, parsley, and toasted seeds
05 - Serve immediately and mix ingredients together just before eating

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can have this ready before your coffee finishes brewing.
  • The creamy cottage cheese plays beautifully against crisp, fresh vegetables in a way that makes you feel genuinely nourished rather than like you're eating breakfast on a diet.
  • It's flexible enough to use whatever produce you have on hand, so it never feels repetitive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—cottage cheese is mild and needs seasoning to taste like itself rather than a blank canvas.
  • The magic happens when you mix as you eat, letting the olive oil coat the cottage cheese and the vegetable juices add brightness.
03 -
  • Prep your vegetables the night before in small containers and assemble the bowl in the morning—this turns breakfast from a project into a satisfying act of assembly.
  • Toast your seeds briefly in a dry pan if you have time; that extra step releases their flavor and makes everything taste more considered.
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