Savory Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl (Print Version)

Protein-rich cottage cheese paired with fresh vegetables and herbs for a refreshing start.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or whole milk

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small radish, thinly sliced

→ Toppings and Flavorings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes, optional
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, optional

# Directions:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, spinach, and radish on top of cottage cheese in a visually appealing manner.
03 - Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes if desired.
04 - Garnish with chopped chives, parsley, and toasted seeds.
05 - Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together just before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means even on mornings when you're running late, you're eating something genuinely nourishing.
  • The combination of protein and fresh vegetables keeps you satisfied for hours without that mid-morning energy crash.
  • You can literally make it with whatever's in your fridge, so it never feels repetitive or wasteful.
02 -
  • Don't prep this bowl more than a few minutes before you eat it, because the vegetables release water and soften if they sit too long—timing is everything here.
  • The temperature contrast between cold cottage cheese and room-temperature vegetables is part of the magic, so resist the urge to let it sit in the fridge before serving.
03 -
  • Buy the best quality cottage cheese you can afford—the difference between good and mediocre is noticeable, and since it's the star of the show, it deserves your attention.
  • Toast your seeds in a dry pan for just a minute or two before sprinkling them on top, because even this tiny bit of extra effort adds warmth and deepens their flavor dramatically.
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