Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Bowl
Indulge in the delightful Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Bowl, a vibrant dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with protein-packed chickpeas. Tossed with fresh veggies and drizzled with a zesty dressing, this nutritious bowl offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it’s customizable to suit your tastes, making meal prep both easy and enjoyable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas and cottage cheese.
- Add diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion to the mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; mix gently to combine.
- Serve in individual bowls, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg