Savory Whipped Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes Bowl Recipe

Name: Savory Whipped Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz cottage cheese, 1% or 2%; 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, fat-free; 2 cup baby tomatoes (quartered); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped); 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 tsp black pepper, optional; Optional: pita chips and crostini, carrots, jicama, bell pepper or other crisp veggie. for serving

WNW edited ingredients and included other suggestions to meet multiple nutrition goals! Make this easy savory whipped cottage cheese and tomatoes bowl for an easy side dish or appetizer loaded with nutrients, texture, and flavor!

EvaWestonRDN_WNW

Prep15 min

Total15 min

Servings1

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

16 ozcottage cheese, 1% or 2%
0.25 cupcrumbled feta cheese, fat-free
2 cupbaby tomatoes (quartered)
0.25 cupfresh parsley (chopped)
0.25 cupfresh basil (chopped)
3Tablespoons olive oil
0.25 tspblack pepper, optional
Optional: pita chips and crostini, carrots, jicama, bell pepper or other crisp veggie. for serving

Instructions

1
In the bowl of a food processor, or good blender combine the cottage cheese & feta cheese.
2
Pulse until smooth, and set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, add the baby tomatoes, parsley, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to combine, and set the bowl aside for 15 minutes.
4
Spoon the blended cottage cheese into a low bowl or on a plate. Top with the marinated tomatoes.
5
Serve with pita chips or crostini, if desired. Another option is to serve this dip as a sauce over veggies, like roasted asparagus, or a fish, like branzino or cod.
6
Store the cottage cheese mixture and tomatoes in separate containers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.