Want to switch up the lunch time rut? Then you’ve gotta try this savory cottage cheese bowl for a protein packed option. Topped with a vibrant veggie salad and garnished with tangy capers and crunchy chickpeas, it’s a delicious departure from the usual. Each serving has 33 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber!
If you are a fan of cottage cheese, you likely love it because it’s not only delicious, but also so nutritious. I use it to top on toast, make quick and easy sweet treats and even use it as a dip for veggies and pita chips.
This savory cottage cheese recipe is similar to my Savory Greek Yogurt Bowls. We top the bowls with a bright blend of veggies as well as a unique seasoning blend. My favorite part is how quick and easy it is to make!
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What’s to love about this recipe!
- No cooking, super fast and easy prep and cleanup! This means you’ll get a satiating and nutritious meal in under 10 minutes.
- Highly customizable with whatever fresh veggies you have on hand or prefer. While I’m partial to the mix I chose, a blend of corn, avocado & black beans would be phenomenal! Or mix with radishes, cucumbers, and dill for a punch of flavor against the mild cottage cheese.
- Great for a healthy and nutritious lunch. Packed with X grams of protein and X grams of fiber, this savory cottage cheese bowl is the perfect meal.
Cottage cheese bowl ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese; 1 cup per serving and preferably low-fat.
- ½ English cucumber or 2 small Persian cucumbers, cut into ½″ pieces.
- ½ large sweet bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½″ pieces.
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half.
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained.
- 2 tablespoons quality extra virgin olive oil & 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like mint and parsley.
- 2 tablespoons crispy chickpeas.
- Salt and pepper, and Za’atar seasoning, to taste.
quick & easy steps
Begin by prepping the vegetables and tossing in a medium bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Dish out a 1 cup serving of cottage cheese into a bowl, and then add in the veggie mixture. Chop up and garnish with fresh herbs including mint and/or parsley.
Garnish with the capers and crispy chickpeas. Sprinkle with za’atar seasoning and salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Recipe faq’s and tips
Yes, cottage cheese is a real cheese! It’s a fresh, unripened cheese made by curdling milk with an acid (like vinegar or lemon juice) or rennet. The curds are then drained but not pressed, which gives it a soft, lumpy texture. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor. Some brands are “drier” than others and others are a lot more liquidy. I like Good Culture for it’s dry texture.
Cottage cheese is technically in the same category as ricotta and queso fresco—fresh cheeses that don’t undergo aging or fermentation. So, while it may not look like a traditional block of cheese, it absolutely counts!
Cottage cheese offers a myriad of health benefits including being high in protein, offering 25 grams per cup. It’s high in calcium, supporting bone health. And it can also be great for gut health. If it is labeled with live cultures, then it contains probiotics that support digestion.
recipe variations
Because of cottage cheeses more mild, versatile flavor, it works with a variety of ingredients. For a taco cottage cheese bowl, top with a mixture of pico de gallo, black beans and avocado.
Or go for a lox and bagel variation by topping with pieces of smoked salmon, red onions, tomatoes and capers. Sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
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Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage cheese low-fat
- ½ English cucumber cut into ½" cubes
- ½ large Sweet bell pepper seeded and cut into ½″ pieces
- ½ pint Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 tablespoon Capers drained
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Fresh herbs chopped
- 2 tablespoon Crispy chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon Za'atar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and toss in a medium bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.½ English cucumber, ½ large Sweet bell pepper, ½ pint Cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 tablespoon Lemon juice, Salt and pepper
- Dish out a 1 cup serving of cottage cheese into a bowl, and then add in the veggie mixture. Chop up and garnish with fresh herbs including mint and/or parsley.2 cups Cottage cheese, 2 tablespoon Fresh herbs
- Garnish with the capers and crispy chickpeas. Sprinkle with za’atar seasoning and salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.2 tablespoon Capers, 2 tablespoon Crispy chickpeas, 1 teaspoon Za'atar
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