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5-minute cottage cheese bowl with vegetables, avocado, hemp hearts, and pistachios

5-Minute Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl

Hero image showing the finished savory cottage cheese protein bowl with fresh vegetables, healthy-fat toppings, and crunchy seeds and nuts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ small avocado diced
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 1 tablespoon pistachios chopped
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives chopped
  • ½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning or to taste

Method
 

  1. Add the cottage cheese to a serving bowl.
  2. Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and chop the herbs.
  3. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, hemp hearts, pistachios, and herbs to the bowl.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  5. Fold gently, taste, adjust the lemon or seasoning, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This is a no-cook recipe; the five-minute time means active assembly.
  • For a smoother bowl, briefly blend the cottage cheese before adding toppings.
  • For less liquid, choose a thicker cottage cheese and pat watery vegetables dry.
  • Add nuts/seeds immediately before serving for maximum crunch.
  • For meal prep, store the cottage cheese, vegetables, and crunchy toppings separately.
  • Optional cooked add-ins such as chicken, salmon, or eggs should already be safely cooked and chilled before assembling.
  • Sweet variation: swap the savory toppings for berries, cinnamon, chia/hemp, and a small amount of nut butter; calculate nutrition separately.
Nutrition estimate (per serving):
  • Calories: 390-410
  • Protein: 31-34 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20-24 g
  • Fiber: 7-9 g
  • Fat: 20-23 g
  • Sodium: varies substantially by cottage cheese brand and seasoning