Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Print Version)

A creamy blend of ripe avocado and protein-rich cottage cheese, ideal for snacking or spreading.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat preferred)

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add chopped chives, ground black pepper, and sea salt, then pulse briefly to combine.
04 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt if preferred.
05 - For spice, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. For extra richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chives or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
07 - Serve immediately alongside fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or use as a spread.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required, just blending and tasting.
  • The cottage cheese makes it protein-packed without tasting like "health food," so you actually feel satisfied eating it.
  • It's naturally creamy without heavy cream or mayo, letting the avocado shine while the chives keep things bright.
02 -
  • Use the lemon juice generously because it prevents browning and keeps the flavor from tasting flat; don't skip it thinking you'll add it later.
  • If your dip breaks or becomes grainy, it's because the avocado was either underripe or too warm; start fresh with a properly ripe avocado and let everything come to room temperature slowly instead of rushing.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with cottage cheese, add the lemon juice and a splash of water first to loosen things up before adding the other ingredients.
  • Toast a few chive blossoms or paprika on top just before serving for a restaurant-quality finish that takes zero extra effort.
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