Nutmeg Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Bright, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor, this cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-cook meal that feels far more indulgent than the effort it takes to pull together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base, while juicy halved cherry tomatoes and torn fresh basil bring that classic summer combination you never get tired of. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together, and an optional hit of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet tang that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Nutmeg has a sneaky way of showing up in creamy, savory dishes — think béchamels, spice blends, and store-bought cottage cheese dips — but every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so there's nothing to second-guess. Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper do the seasoning work beautifully, and a pinch of red pepper flakes is there if you want a little warmth. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an ideal lunch, light dinner, or high-protein snack any day of the week.
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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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