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Fresh Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl Recipe with Everything Bagel Seasoning Easy and Healthy

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A quick and easy protein-packed bowl featuring fresh cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and the bold flavor of everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
  • 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, garlic flakes, coarse salt)
  • ½ medium avocado, sliced
  • ½ small cucumber, diced
  • 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: rinse cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Dice cucumber into ¼ inch cubes. Halve cherry tomatoes. Slice avocado carefully to avoid bruising.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup fresh cottage cheese. Gently stir to loosen curds without overmixing.
  3. Fold in diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado. Sprinkle 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning evenly. Add chopped chives.
  4. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice over the bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
  5. Gently fold everything together with a spoon or spatula to distribute seasoning and dressing without breaking curds or mashing avocado.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for a cooler, melded flavor. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

Be gentle when mixing to preserve cottage cheese curds. Use ripe avocado for best texture. Adjust seasoning to taste. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with thick coconut yogurt or silken tofu. Can add cooked quinoa or hemp seeds for extra protein. Serve immediately or chilled. Store leftovers up to 24 hours, keeping avocado separate if possible.

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Keywords: cottage cheese, protein bowl, everything bagel seasoning, healthy breakfast, quick lunch, low carb, gluten free, vegetarian

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