Macadamia Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy, fresh, and ready in minutes, this cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-cook meal that feels way more indulgent than it has any right to. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base, while juicy halved cherry tomatoes and torn basil bring that classic summer caprese energy to every bite. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish that makes the whole bowl feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper do the heavy lifting on seasoning, with a pinch of red pepper flakes available if you want a little heat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just grab and go. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein breakfast, or an easy side that comes together before you've even preheated anything.
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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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