Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
134 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip
Description
This dip combines plain cottage cheese with fresh basil and thyme leaves, sliced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is blended until silky smooth, transforming cottage cheese's naturally lumpy texture into a creamy spread.
The fresh herbs contribute herbal aroma and subtle earthiness, while the garlic adds pungency. Lemon juice adds acidity that balances the dairy and herbs, enhancing flavor brightness. The black pepper adds a mild spiced note.
Serving suggestions include using the dip alongside fresh cut vegetables or pita chips. It can also be spooned onto sandwiches or spread on toast topped with sliced tomatoes and basil. Additionally, it can substitute for cream-based sauces in pasta dishes, adding flavor with less richness.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cottage cheese
- 6 basil large leaves
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves
- 1 garlic small clove, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, basil, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a blender tamper or a spatula to scrape down the sides and get things moving as necessary, and blend again until silky smooth.
- Serve as a dip with fresh cut vegetables or pita chips, on a sandwich, or spread on a toast with sliced heirloom tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. This would also make an amazing pasta sauce!
Notes
- This dip can be served as a fresh vegetable dip, spread for sandwiches, or an alternative pasta sauce.
- Use fresh herbs and freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor balance.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth for a creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of dip | |
| Calories | 134cal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 5.8g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.6g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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