Description

While many seem to be creating ice cream with cottage cheese, I lean more towards savory recipes. There is a go-to garlic dip I adore that is ricotta based so I swapped out a few ingredients to add more protein and still keep it interesting for tastebuds.

A smooth chilled savory base or dip for any veggie with the added bonus of being high-protein. It is a constant hunt for ways to sneak in more protein at every meal and leaned back into my high school go-to…Cottage Cheese! Lately I’ve been selecting it over plain greek yogurt for the flavor, consistency and higher protein content. Depending on size of serving this has about 7-14g of protein per serving of 1/4 cup- 1/2 cup.

Ingredients

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14 oz cottage cheese [this recipe used lactose free good culture cottage cheese ]
3 cloves minced garlic
3 scallions, rough chopped
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil [this recipe used organic terra delyssa extra virgin olive oil]

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Instructions

Make garlic oil- on low heat add extra virgin olive oil to cast iron skillet or sauce pan, add minced garlic, stir until fragrant then turn off heat. Allow to sit and slightly cool. Separate most of the garlic from the oil and set aside.
While garlic is cooking sear chopped scallions in cast iron on medium heat with very little olive oil, allow to char and only flip a few times before taking off heat.
Set scallions aside.
Empty cottage cheese container into food processor
immersion blender bowl or high powered blender. Add scallions, add minced garlic and pulse a few times. Then set on high and slowly add a little of garlic infused oil (approximately 1 tsp). Once the mixture looks smooth taste to see if you want to add more garlic oil.
[*note: only add a little at a time, if you add too much it will separate]
If not serving immediately place in glass container with airtight lid and store in refrigerator.

Notes

can make ahead of time: garlic oil and char scallions, can even double up to have for other recipes or extra garlic oil
can add chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary, basil or thyme if serving with fresh vegetables

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: Spread