MSG Free Dill Cucumber Cottage Cheese Boats
These cucumber boats are the kind of fresh, no-fuss snack that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Crisp English cucumbers get hollowed into tidy little vessels, then loaded with a creamy herb filling that's genuinely satisfying without feeling heavy. The cottage cheese base gets stirred together with fresh dill, chives, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt — nothing processed, nothing mysterious, just clean ingredients you can actually read on the label. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid hidden additives, since many store-bought dips and flavored spreads sneak in flavor enhancers that are hard to spot. A quick rest in the fridge lets the herbs bloom into the cheese, so the flavor is brighter and more cohesive than you'd expect from something this simple. Serve them as a light lunch, a party appetizer, or an afternoon snack — they come together fast and look genuinely impressive on a plate.
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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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