Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Printable)

Lusciously smooth avocado and creamy cottage cheese blend, perfect for snacking or spreading.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat (240 g)

→ 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 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add chopped chives, ground black pepper, and sea salt; pulse briefly to incorporate.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt if preferred.
05 - Blend in crushed red pepper flakes for spice or drizzle olive oil for extra richness, blending again.
06 - Transfer the dip into a serving bowl; garnish with extra chives or olive oil if desired. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy perfection: The cottage cheese somehow makes this dip smoother than regular guacamole, and nobody ever guesses the secret ingredient.
  • Ready in minutes: This comes together faster than it takes to chop vegetables, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you're hungry now.
  • Protein packed: At 6 grams of protein per serving, this actually fills you up instead of leaving you reaching for more an hour later.
02 -
  • Brown is your enemy: An avocado that's already darkening will turn the whole dip gray-brown within hours, so pick one that's just barely ripe and creamy, not one that's been sitting around.
  • Don't skip the plastic wrap trick: When storing, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip in the container; the air exposure is what causes that oxidized brownish layer on top.
03 -
  • The freshness factor: Make this dip on the day you plan to serve it; the lemon juice helps, but avocado browning is inevitable, and fresh always tastes better.
  • Cottage cheese selection matters: Full-fat cottage cheese is noticeably creamier and richer than low-fat versions, and it changes how the dip feels on your tongue.
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