Peanut Free Dill Cucumber Cottage Cheese Boats
These crisp cucumber boats are the kind of light, refreshing bite that feels fancy without any real effort. Hollowed-out English cucumbers become the perfect vessel for a creamy, herb-flecked cottage cheese filling seasoned with fresh dill, chives, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Letting the filling rest in the fridge for a few minutes before serving makes a real difference — the herbs bloom into the cheese and the texture firms up just enough to hold its shape beautifully when spooned into each shell. The whole thing comes together with simple, whole ingredients, so there's no label-scanning or stress about hidden additives sneaking into your snack. It's naturally free of nuts and nut-derived oils without any substitutions required, which makes it an easy, confident choice for anyone navigating those concerns. Serve these as a party appetizer, a light lunch, or an afternoon snack and watch them disappear fast.
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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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