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Whipped Cottage Cheese with Balsamic Strawberries

This whipped cottage cheese is the perfect, protein-packed appetizer to make this summer.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 170 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 g container full fat cottage cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To a frying pan add olive oil and minced garlic clove. Turn to medium heat and cook for a few minutes. Add in the strawberries, balsamic vinegar glaze and honey. Turn to medium low and cook for 8-10 more minutes until the strawberries are nicely coated but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Add cottage cheese to a food processor with salt and process on high until smooth and creamy.
  3. Once the strawberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the cottage cheese on a plate or to a low bowl and spoon the strawberries on top. Garnish with basil and serve with crackers or crostini.

Notes

  • If you don't have balsamic glaze, use 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar instead.

  • Want to serve this with crostini? Here's our favourite way to make it:

    Preheat the oven to 400F. Using a bread knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 12-14 of them. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Set aside.

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Using a bread knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 12-14 of them. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Set aside.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15.2g (5%) Protein 13.7g (27%) Fat 6.6g (10%) Saturated Fat 2.1g (11%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 678.1mg (28%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 11.8g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 15.2g 5%
Protein 13.7g 27%
Fat 6.6g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g 16%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 678.1mg 28%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 11.8g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.