Description
A refreshing and nutritious bowl combining high-protein cottage cheese and creamy avocado, perfect for brunch or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic, minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Dice the avocado and chop herbs in advance to streamline the process.
- Combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, garlic (if using), smoked paprika, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Stir until fully blended.
- Spoon the creamy cottage cheese mixture into your serving bowl. Scatter the diced avocado on top and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional spices or toppings like chili flakes, tomatoes, or feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg