This delicious Greek cheese bowl is an easy high-protein breakfast or lunch that’s fresh and delicious with no cooking required.
Greek cheese bowl
Need a quick meal that doesn’t require cooking or reheating? Then you will love this recipe! I created this delicious cheese bowl inspired by a Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese and fresh dill. I make this cheesy lunch bowl all summer long and it couldn’t be easier. Chop the vegetables and put everything in a bowl. It’s fast, delicious and full of protein.more Delicious Cheese Bowl Recipe You might like this Burst Tomato Cottage Cheese Caprese Bowl and Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl. If you prefer a sweeter bowl, try this Berry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.
Is cheese healthy?
Cheese is a protein-rich, low-carb cheese. There are 25 grams in one cup. Not to mention, it’s an excellent source of calcium. It’s versatile and works with everything from lasagna with cheese to bowls to baking to eggs.
raw material
- cottage cheese: I used 2% cheese from Good Culture. This is my favorite brand, but any will do.
- Dill: Finely chop a tablespoon of fresh dill.
- vegetable: cherry tomatoes, yellow or orange bell peppers, mini cucumbers
- salt and pepper season the vegetables
- olives: Chop the pitted kalamata olives.
- feta cheese crash on top
- olive oil Drizzle if desired
How to Make Greek Cheese Bowls
- mixed cheese and half of the dill in a small bowl.
- add vegetables Season with salt and pepper.
- top Add olives, feta, and remaining dill and drizzle with olive oil.
How to Prepare a Cheese Bowl
These Greek cheese bowls are perfect for a quick and easy lunch. You can chop bell peppers, cucumbers and olives up to three days before serving. Store them in one container and the mozzarella and dill in another. Wait to cut the tomatoes until just before eating them so they don’t get soggy.
Variety
- Not a cheese fan? If you don’t like the texture, you can puree the cottage cheese, or use Greek yogurt instead.
- tomato: Swap grape tomatoes for cherries, or sow and dice grape-ripe tomatoes.
- cucumber: Substitute English cucumbers. If you are using regular, remove the skin and seeds before dicing.
- vegetable: Add shallots, scallions, radishes or beets.
- nut: Top with pine nuts, almonds, or pistachios.
- seasoning: Sprinkle with bagel seasoning, onion powder or garlic powder.
- Salty: Add capers or artichoke hearts.
- Herbs: Top with fresh parsley, basil or mint.
- Service suggestion: Dip pita bread or chips into this feta bowl.
Cheese & Greek Yogurt
Both cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are nutrient-dense dairy products that can be part of a balanced diet. They each offer unique advantages, but they also differ in several key ways:
protein content: Greek yogurt is usually slightly higher in protein than cottage cheese, but the amount depends on the specific brand or variety. Greek yogurt is strained to remove the liquid whey, resulting in a thicker texture and higher concentration of protein.
carbohydrate content: Plain Greek yogurt tends to be slightly higher in carbohydrates than cottage cheese. This is mainly due to the natural sugar (lactose) found in milk.
calcium content: Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are both good sources of calcium, but cottage cheese typically contains less calcium than Greek yogurt.
texture and taste: Greek yogurt has a thick, creamy texture and rich flavor, while cottage cheese is made from curd milk and has a mild, slightly sweet taste. You can also whip cheese if the texture is an issue.
Versatility: Both can be used in various ways. Greek yogurt can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, including as a healthy alternative to sour cream or mayonnaise. Cottage cheese is often eaten on its own, with fruit, in savory bowls, or as part of other dishes like salads and lasagnas.
digestibility: Some people find Greek yogurt easier to digest because it contains probiotics that support gut health. On the other hand, cottage cheese can be harder to digest for people who are lactose intolerant, although some brands, such as Good Culture, offer lactose-free options.
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yield: 1 Serve
Serving Size: 1 bowl
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In a small bowl combine the cottage cheese and half of the fresh dill.
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Pour into a bowl.
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Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper; season with a little salt and pepper.
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Stir in the olives, feta, and remaining fresh dill. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired.
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Serve: 1 bowl, Calories: 186 kcal, carbohydrate: 9.5 G, protein: 21.5 G, fat: 7 G, Saturated fat: 3.5 G, cholesterol: 28.5 mg, sodium: 695 mg, fiber: 1.5 G, sugar: 6 G
