Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Print Version)

A creamy mix of avocado and cottage cheese ideal for snacking and spreading.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) full-fat cottage cheese

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until fully smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Incorporate chives, black pepper, and salt, then pulse briefly to evenly mix.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.
05 - For added spice, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. For richness, drizzle olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with extra chives or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking
  • The cottage cheese makes it protein rich without tasting like health food
  • You can spread it on toast, dip carrots in it, or eat it off a spoon
02 -
  • The dip will brown if left out too long so keep it covered until serving
  • Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface buys you an extra day in the fridge
  • Cottage cheese brands vary wildly in salt content so always taste before adding more
03 -
  • If your avocado is slightly under ripe blend it longer and add a teaspoon of water to help it along
  • Room temperature cottage cheese blends more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
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