Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Print Version)

A creamy blend of ripe avocado and cottage cheese with fresh lemon and herbs for snacking or spreading.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Add chives, black pepper, and sea salt; pulse briefly to evenly distribute.
04 - Taste the dip and modify seasoning with additional lemon juice or salt if needed.
05 - For spice, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. For richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives or olive oil if desired. Enjoy immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or on sandwiches.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's creamy without being heavy, and cottage cheese brings a protein boost that actually keeps you satisfied.
  • Ready in under ten minutes with just a blender and a cutting board.
  • Works as a dip, spread, or even a lighter base for grain bowls.
02 -
  • Don't skip tasting before serving—salt and lemon juice are your control buttons for making this dip taste alive rather than flat.
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly, so if you're making this more than a couple hours ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep air off the dip itself.
03 -
  • The best avocado for this is one that's ripe but still holds its shape—if it's too soft, the dip can taste slightly bitter and watery.
  • Use a food processor over a blender if you have one; it gives you better control and stops you from accidentally over-blending into avocado butter.
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