Description
Delightful Crab Cottage Cheese Bowl brings coastal flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Fresh crab meat and creamy cottage cheese combine in a quick, protein-packed meal that satisfies seafood cravings and nutritional needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Create a smooth foundation of cottage cheese in a serving bowl, ensuring an even layer.
- Delicately arrange tender lump crab meat across the cottage cheese surface.
- Distribute vibrant diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber cubes around the crab.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice generously over the ingredients to enhance their natural flavors.
- Scatter finely chopped fresh dill across the bowl for an aromatic herb accent.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, allowing the lemon juice and herbs to mingle without breaking the delicate crab pieces.
- Serve chilled within 15 minutes of preparation to maintain the ingredients’ optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture in your bowl.
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dish watery.
- Dice vegetables uniformly for a consistent bite and attractive presentation.
- Consider using Greek yogurt as a protein-packed alternative to cottage cheese for those seeking lower-fat options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg