Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy, fresh, and satisfying in the best possible way, this cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-fuss meal that feels far more indulgent than the effort it takes to pull together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant torn basil, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — simple ingredients that genuinely shine together. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, tomato-based dishes can feel like a minefield since so many processed sauces and dressings sneak in citric acid as a preservative. Here, everything is straightforward and whole: fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, and pantry staples with no hidden additives to stress over. The optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness and depth if you tolerate it, while the flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper bring everything into sharp, bright focus. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an ideal lunch, light dinner, or high-protein snack any time the craving hits.
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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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