Savory BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl: Your Best High-Protein Meal

BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl combines creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, fresh romaine, and juicy tomatoes for a nutritious, customizable meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 28

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cups cottage cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt
4 slices bacon can substitute with turkey bacon or plant-based alternative
2 cups romaine lettuce other leafy greens like spinach or arugula can be used

For the Toppings

1 cup cherry tomatoes diced bell peppers can be added for crunch
2 tablespoons fresh chives green onions can substitute if chives are unavailable
to taste salt adjust to personal taste
to taste black pepper freshly ground preferred

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl
Cutting Board
Knife

Method

Cooking Steps

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towel to drain excess grease.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, crumbled bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. Mix gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped chives.
Spoon the mixture into serving bowls and garnish with extra chives or bacon bits.
Serve immediately or chill in fridge for 10 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Experiment with additional toppings for a unique twist. Serve fresh to maintain crispness of lettuce and tomatoes.

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