Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip is a delicious, creamy, and nutritious snack packed with Za’atar spice, fresh dill, and protein-rich cottage cheese. Perfect for dipping colorful veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and radishes. A healthy, easy-to-make appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup good quality 2% cottage cheese (e.g., Nancy’s or Good Culture)
- 6 mini bell peppers (red, yellow, orange)
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced into quarters or halves
- 3 radishes, quartered (or veggies of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Za’atar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olive oil, fresh dill, and Za’atar until well combined.
- Arrange the Veggies: Place the mini bell peppers, cucumbers, and radishes on a serving plate.
- Serve & Garnish: Spoon the dip into a bowl, sprinkle with extra dill for garnish, and serve with the fresh veggies.
Notes
- Swap Za’atar for everything bagel seasoning or smoked paprika for a twist.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10mg