Chestnut Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of effortless meal that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes to put together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets lifted by a squeeze of lemon juice and a generous scatter of fresh dill — the combination is clean, satisfying, and genuinely craveable. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a crisp contrast to the creamy base, while a drizzle of good olive oil ties everything together with a little richness. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety involved — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a refreshing side alongside grilled proteins. If you've been sleeping on cottage cheese as a bowl base, this is the recipe that will change your mind.
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2 servings
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly seasoned.
- 2
Divide the seasoned cottage cheese between two serving bowls.
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