Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl 
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Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl – a nutritious and protein rich cottage cheese lunch bowl with colorful veggies and Everything Bagel Seasoning. Gluten Free and Low Carb.
Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bowls
Do you love Everything Bagels with Veggie Cream Cheese? Let me introduce you to your new low carb best friend – the Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Bowl! It’s high in protein, perfect for a quick lunch or snack, and full of the classic favorite flavors. Change up the ingredients depending on your preference and don’t forget the Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning, which adds tons of savory flavor and crunchy texture.
What Are the Best Ways to Eat Cottage Cheese?
Cottage Cheese is definitely having a moment in 2023…and while I can’t quite get on board with cottage cheese ice cream, I can TOTALLY recommend these cottage cheese lunch bowls with fresh veggies for a quick and easy low carb meal. Cottage Cheese is the perfect protein-rich neutral base for sweet and/or savory toppings. I grew up watching my Dad eat cottage cheese topped with strawberry jam and my husband’s current fave is cottage cheese with chopped tomatoes and black pepper. The possibilities are endless when it comes to topping your cottage cheese bowl!
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Shredded Carrots
Yellow Bell Peppers
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Variations & More Cottage Cheese Toppings
Try these other suggestions for topping your cottage cheese bowl:
Swap other combinations of veggies if desired such as different colors of bell peppers
Omit the Everything Bagel Seasoning and sprinkle with fresh cracked black pepper and flaky sea salt instead.
Make a PB&J version with a scoop of natural peanut butter and fruit jam.
Add a drizzle of Olive Oil for extra richness and flavor.
Make a sweet version with fresh berries or other fruit and granola.
Top with nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds, etc.) and a drizzle of honey.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Bowls
First, chop all the veggies.
Make the Everything Bagel Seasoning or use a premade mix.
Fill your bowl with cottage cheese and top with various veggies and seasoning. Serve immediately.
Is Cottage Cheese Good for You?
Cottage Cheese is an excellent source of protein (23 grams per cup!) and calcium. It’s also very low in carbs, making it a great choice for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Cottage Cheese is high in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorous, and Riboflavin.
While cottage cheese is generally a minimally processed dairy product, some versions/brands of cottage cheese are more processed than others, so it’s important to check the nutrition label and ingredient list for things like added sugars, additives, and thickeners.
Is Full Fat or Low-Fat Cottage Cheese Better?
The difference in calories and fat between 4% cottage cheese and low-fat cottage cheese is minimal. Full fat versions of most dairy products tend to be less processed and have better flavor but the lower fat version is typically higher in protein. As always, check nutrition labels and ingredient lists for the full story!
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Savory Cottage Cheese Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons diced yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced roma tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning, see recipe below
Instructions
- Chop the veggies.
- Scoop the cottage cheese into a bowl and top with veggies.
- Sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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7 Comments on “Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl”
Struggling to find an easy snack for hungry teenagers? Look no further! My twins (and their friends) loved this meal as a quick vacation energy booster!
I loved this bowl! So many great things in here and it made the perfect lunch.
I’ve used cottage cheese in savory recipes but never thought to make it the main ingredients in a savory dish. This is a light, nutritious and delicious cottage cheese bowl. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Wow, I love cottage cheese just plain, but this literally changed my life! I love all the added veggies in there. Thank you so much!
This is my new favorite savory breakfast to make in the mornings! It’s filling, light, totally satisfying, and so easy to make!
This was such a great way to use cottage cheese. Easy to adapt too – I will definitely be making it again.
This is amazing as breakfast as well! As big of protein punch as it is, I still added a boiled egg and five saltine crackers to round it out. So good, and it made me rethink my “aversion” to cottage cheese. Now, I’m a fan.