Fructose Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and herbaceous, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-fuss 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 brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch, while fresh dill brings that unmistakable garden-fresh aroma that makes the whole bowl feel alive. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky finish, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth if you're in the mood for a little kick. For anyone managing fructose sensitivity, this bowl is a genuinely easy win — every ingredient here is naturally low in free fructose, so you can eat without second-guessing. English cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, and cottage cheese are all gentle choices that keep things satisfying without the digestive stress that sneaks in from so many other quick meals. There's no cooking required, no complicated swaps, and no hidden ingredients to decode — just straightforward, whole-food components that come together in minutes and taste like something you'd order at a trendy café.
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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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