Beef Free Dill Cucumber Cottage Cheese Boats
These cucumber boats are the kind of light, refreshing snack or appetizer that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. Crisp English cucumbers are hollowed into sturdy little vessels and loaded with a creamy, herb-flecked cottage cheese filling that's bright with fresh dill and chives. A short rest in the fridge lets the herbs bloom into the cheese, so every bite is more fragrant and cohesive than if you'd served it straight away. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients — no meat, no fuss, and nothing that needs to be cooked. It's an ideal option when you want something satisfying and protein-rich that still feels genuinely fresh and seasonal. Pile them onto a platter for a crowd or keep them all to yourself as a quick, no-heat lunch.
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4 servings
- 4 medium english cucumbers
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh dill sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends from each cucumber and halve them lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the seeds and a shallow channel of flesh, leaving a sturdy shell about 1/4 inch thick. Pat the inside of each boat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, dill, chives, garlic powder, and salt. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
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