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Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese

A creamy Russian-style savory cottage cheese spread packed with fresh dill, parsley, and pungent garlic. Perfect spread on toasted rye bread or served as a fresh vegetable dip.

10 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cottage cheese and 2 tbsp sour cream until smooth.

  2. 2

    Fold in the 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley.

  3. 3

    Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the herbs.

  4. 4

    Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving as a spread or dip.

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Questions

How long does Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 15 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese?

The entry for Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese calls for 2 tbsp sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 cups cottage cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Is Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese keto-friendly?

A serving of Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How much protein is in Herbed Garlic Cottage Cheese?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of protein in about 120 calories, alongside 4 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

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