Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl

Prep Time 5 min

Cook Time 0 min

Total Time 5 min

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Written by The Healthline Editorial Team | Updated on October 24, 2024

A savory and fast breakfast loaded with protein and full of fresh, summer flavors.

This quick recipe is high in protein and packed with flavor. It’s also easy to adjust based on your tastes and the ingredients you have on hand. Try swapping out the tomatoes for another fruit, like strawberries or peaches, which pair well with basil and balsamic. You can also use different nuts or even skip the nuts.

What makes this a high protein meal?

We define any meal with 20 grams (g) or more of protein per serving as high protein. Thanks in large part to the cottage cheese, this recipe comes in at 38 g of protein per serving.

Cottage cheese, the star of this recipe, is a versatile, nutritious ingredient that is relatively low in cost and has a mild flavor. It comes in full fat, low fat, and reduced sodium versions, so it’s important to read the labels to make sure you are picking a cottage cheese that supports your dietary needs.

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Ingredients:

Makes 4 servings

• 3 cups cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 cup fresh basil

• 5 cups cottage cheese

• 1/4 cup pine nuts

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Step 1:

   Cut the cherry tomotoes into quarters. Set aside.

2. Step 2:

   Finely chop or tear basil into small pieces. Set aside.

3. Step 3:

   Add cottage cheese to a bowl and then top it with the cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil.

4. Step 4:

   Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and serve.

5. Step 5:

   Optional: Add ground pepper to taste.