Oats Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Bright cherry tomatoes, fragrant torn basil, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil transform humble cottage cheese into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The full-fat cottage cheese creates a creamy, protein-packed base that pairs beautifully with the acidity of the tomatoes and the herbal punch of fresh basil. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. A finishing touch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper pulls everything together, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness that takes the whole bowl to another level. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an ideal lunch, light dinner, or even a satisfying high-protein snack. The simplicity is the point — clean ingredients, bold flavors, and a bowl you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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