Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups low-fat or full-fat small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts (hemp seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, chopped
- A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Vegetables. Start by washing your fresh produce. Dice the English cucumber into small, bite-sized cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the avocado. Chopping the vegetables into uniform sizes ensures you get a bit of everything in every spoonful. If you are meal prepping, store the chopped vegetables in a separate container to keep them crisp until you are ready to eat.
- Step 2: Create the Protein Base. Scoop the cottage cheese into a medium-sized bowl. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can quickly pulse the cottage cheese in a blender before putting it in the bowl, but the traditional curds provide a nice contrast to the crunchy toppings. Spread the cheese evenly across the bottom to create a wide surface area for your ingredients.
- Step 3: Assemble and Season. Arrange the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices on top of the cottage cheese base. Sprinkle the hemp hearts and Everything Bagel seasoning generously over the top. Garnish with fresh chives and a crack of black pepper. For a boost of healthy fats and a silky finish, drizzle a small amount of high-quality olive oil over the entire bowl. Serve immediately or pack into an airtight container for later.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes