Description
A quick, adaptable dish featuring warm toast topped with creamy cottage cheese and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1-2 slices of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or rye)
- Cottage cheese (regular or low-fat)
- Sliced tomatoes
- Cucumber ribbons
- Fresh herbs (chives, dill, basil)
- Sliced or mashed avocado
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Lemon zest or juice (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread to your preferred crispiness.
- If using regular cottage cheese, stir or pulse in a food processor to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese on the warm toast.
- Add fresh toppings such as tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and avocado.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper, and finish with olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For a vegan option, blend firm tofu with lemon and nutritional yeast. If no cottage cheese is available, use ricotta or whipped cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American