Nightshade Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and refreshingly light, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-cook meal that feels effortless but tastes like you actually tried. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets brightened up with fresh lemon juice and a generous handful of fragrant dill. Crisp English cucumber slices add a satisfying crunch, and a drizzle of good olive oil ties everything together with a silky finish. Avoiding nightshades can make building flavorful, satisfying meals feel like a puzzle, but this bowl proves you don't need tomatoes or peppers to create something genuinely craveable. The optional red pepper flakes are the only nightshade-adjacent ingredient in the whole recipe, so skipping them keeps everything completely on track without sacrificing any of the appeal. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a spoon — no stove, no oven, no stress. Whether you're eating it as a quick lunch or a light dinner, this is the kind of simple, whole-ingredient dish you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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