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Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Herbs

A light and healthy breakfast dish combining fresh cottage cheese and extra virgin olive oil with refreshing aromatic flavors, perfect for an energetic start to the day.

10 min 4 servings 165 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Cottage Cheese with Olive Oil and Herbs

Instructions

  1. Crumbing the cheese
    Place the cottage cheese in a deep bowl and gently mash it with a fork until it reaches uniform, semi-fine curds.
  2. Adding the vegetables
    Add the chopped tomatoes and diced cucumber to the bowl with the cheese and mix the ingredients gently until evenly distributed.
  3. Seasoning and flavoring
    Sprinkle the nigella seeds, dried mint, and a pinch of salt over the mixture and stir well until the flavors meld together.
  4. Serving and garnishing
    Transfer the cheese mixture to a serving plate, then drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the surface and garnish with wild thyme.

Nutrition / serving

165
cal
12.5
protein g
4.5
carbs g
11
fat g

Chef's tips

For the best texture, make sure to drain any excess water from the diced tomatoes and cucumbers before adding them so the dish does not become watery over time.