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Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Bowl

Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Bowl
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Serves
1
Serving
1 cup cottage cheese with 3/4 cup tomato mixture

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tsp capers (drained)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 slice whole grain bread (toasted)

Method

  1. 1Mix tomatoes, green onion, capers, parsley, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2Allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  3. 3Spoon cottage cheese into serving bowl or plate.
  4. 4Top with the marinated tomato mixture.
  5. 5Serve alongside toasted bread.

Good to know

Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, store tomato mixture and cottage cheese separately in refrigerated containers up to 2 days
Serving Size
Approximately 1 cup cottage cheese with 3/4 cup tomato mixture
Enhancements
Add balsamic glaze or lemon zest
Extras
Toasted pine nuts
Gluten-Free Option
Omit bread or use gluten-free alternative

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