Description
A creamy and protein-packed snack combining ripe avocado with cottage cheese, flavored with lime juice and seasonings for a refreshing and nutritious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado: Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado: Use a fork to mash the avocado to your desired consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Add cottage cheese: Spoon in the cottage cheese and combine it with the mashed avocado.
- Season the mixture: Pour in the lime juice, then add salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until well blended.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the mixture to a serving plate or bowl.
- Add optional toppings: Garnish with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Enjoy immediately: Consume this high-protein snack fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.
- Low-fat or regular cottage cheese can be used depending on dietary preferences.
- Adjust lime juice and seasoning to taste for a personalized flavor.
- For added crunch, consider topping with chopped nuts or seeds.
- This snack is best served fresh to avoid browning of the avocado.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (~110g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: High-protein snack, avocado cottage cheese, healthy snack, quick snack, creamy avocado, lime juice snack
