Almond Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Bright cherry tomatoes, fragrant torn basil, and creamy full-fat cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, while an optional touch of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy with almost zero effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from almonds and tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. This is the kind of recipe that works as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a high-protein snack when you need something real on the table fast. The flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper do a lot of heavy lifting in the seasoning department, and a pinch of red pepper flakes can kick up the heat if that's your thing. It's assembled rather than cooked, which means it's ready in minutes and practically impossible to mess up.
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2 servings
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls, spreading it into a shallow, even layer.
- 2
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and torn basil leaves over each bowl.
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