Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of sprouted grain or sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small curd or blended)
- 1/4 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- 4–5 thin slices of English cucumber
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh dill or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and tools. If you prefer a smoother texture, place your cottage cheese in a small food processor or use an immersion blender to whip it until it reaches a ricotta-like consistency. Slice your cucumbers thinly and chop any fresh herbs you plan to use. If you are making this ahead of time, portion the cottage cheese into small airtight containers and keep the sliced vegetables separate to ensure everything stays fresh and crisp.
- Place your bread slices into the toaster or under a broiler. Toast the bread until it is golden brown and firm. A sturdier toast is essential here because it needs to support the weight of the cottage cheese without becoming soggy. While the bread toasts, stir your seasonings into the cottage cheese if you want the flavor distributed throughout, or keep them separate to sprinkle on top later.
- Spread a generous, even layer of cottage cheese across each slice of warm toast. Layer the sliced cucumbers on top in an overlapping pattern. Sprinkle the Everything Bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the toast. Finish with a garnish of fresh dill or microgreens. Serve immediately while the bread is still crunchy and the cheese is cool for the perfect temperature contrast.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes